^AIM Herbal Release draws on the centuries-old herbal tradition by providing 12 herbs that have been used around the world for their effects on the lymphatic system.

The lymphatic system

The lymphatic system consists of the lymphoid organs, which are spread throughout the body. These are the bone marrow, thymus, lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and spleen, as well as the adenoids and tonsils. The lymphatic system and lymphoid organs get their name because they are involved with the growth, development, and deployment of lymphocytes, white blood cells that are key to the immune system.

The lymphatic system plays the central role in building immune response. It enables the body to rid itself of bacteria and viruses, filters foreign substances and cell debris from the blood, and produces lymphocytes. It removes toxins that originated in the environment and toxic waste products that our cells produce as part of their metabolism. If these toxins are not removed, they can build up in the blood and eventually poison us.

Bone marrow

Bone marrow is the soft tissue in the center of all the bones in the body. It produces both red and white blood cells. The white blood cells created in the bone marrow can be further divided into two types: lymphocytes and phagocytes. These two types of white blood cells are the immune system’s front-line fighters. The bone marrow also houses the lymphocytes known as B-cells until they reach maturity. B-cells fight disease by secreting antibodies into the body fluid. These antibodies fight bacteria and viruses.

Thymus

The thymus is located near the top of the lungs and behind the breast bone. It is a key to immune response. Lymphocytes known as T-cells get their name from the thymus, because after the bone marrow produces them they are passed on to the thymus, which fosters their development. T-cells both regulate immune response and attack infected or malignant body cells. The thymus also acts as the central clearing house of immune response, passing lymphocytes into the lymphatic system, which transports them to where they are needed.

Lymphatic vessels

The lymphatic vessels are the arteries that carry white blood cells throughout the body. White cells also can travel in the blood, but the lymphatic vessels are better equipped to transport the waste materials that the white blood cells pick up. Like small creeks that empty into larger and larger rivers, the lymphatic vessels feed into larger and larger channels. At the base of the neck they merge and their contents are discharged into the blood stream, which carries the waste to the kidneys for processing and removal from the body.

Lymph nodes and spleen

Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped stopping points that are spread throughout the body. They are “wait stations” for white blood cells to congregate until they are needed to fight an invading pathogen. Clumps of lymphoid tissue are found in most parts of the body, especially in the linings of the digestive tract and the airways and lungs—all the places where pathogens can enter the body. These lymphatic tissues include the tonsils, adenoids, and appendix. The spleen also contains special compartments where white blood cells gather and work.

All told, the lymphatic system is composed of literally hundreds of miles of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes. It is key to the elimination of waste products generated throughout the body. Dead cells, one of the major components of this waste, collect in the lymph nodes, where they are passed on to the blood stream, which in turn delivers them to the lungs, kidneys, colon, and skin for elimination from the body. Together, all of the organs that make up the lymphatic system work to protect us from disease and illness.

Q & A

What is the difference between ^AIMHerbal Release^TM and ^AIMHerbal Fiberblend ^TM?
Herbal Fiberblend is an excellent source of fiber, and also contains beneficial herbs. Herbal Release contains little fiber, and its herbs have a stronger cleansing effect. In other words, take Herbal Fiberblend for fiber needs and some cleansing effects. Take Herbal Fiberblend for cleansing effects only. In addition, Herbal Release has a positive effect in improving cleansing of the lymphatic system.

Should I take ^AIM Herbal Release^TM with ^AIMHerbal Fiberblend^TM? Or should I use it instead of ^AIMHerbal Fiberblend?
You may take them together, and many people do, especially if Herbal Release causes cramping. As noted above,Herbal Release does not contain fiber, so it is not a substitute for Herbal Fiberblend.

What is the lymphatic system and why is it important?
The lymphatic system consists of the bone marrow, thymus, lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and spleen, as well as the adenoids and tonsils. These organs are necessary for the removal of waste from the body and the function of the immune system.

How much fiber is in ^AIM Herbal Release?
The only fiber found in Herbal Release is that which occurs naturally in the herbs. This is very little. Herbal Release should not be considered a fiber product.

Should I take ^AIM Herbal Release daily?
The needs of each individual vary. Some people believe it is useful to take Herbal Release daily for a short period of time (for instance, one month). Others use it regularly as part of their overall health maintenance program. However, ^AIMHerbal Release^TM should be used daily during the period of supplementation that you choose to use it (as opposed to taking it twice a week or just whenever you feel like using it). There is no problem with daily use of ^AIMHerbal Release^TM from a safety point of view.

Will I become dependent on ^AIM Herbal Release?
No, there is nothing addictive in ^AIMHerbal Release^TM. However, anytime you discontinue the regular use of nutritive herbs, your body may go through a period of adjustment. This can be minimized by gradually decreasing your consumption of these herbs as a part of your diet over time rather than all at once.

Can I take ^AIM Herbal Release with other AIM products?
Yes, you can. Many people often take Herbal Release with ^AIMHerbal Fiberblend^TM or ^AIMComposure^TM.

How to use Herbal Release

• Take 1 to 2 capsules a day, or as needed. Take with meals, or with ^AIMComposure^TM or ^AIMHerbal Fiberblend^TM.

• Pregnant or lactating women should consult a health practitioner before using ^AIMHerbal Release^TM.

• Shelf life is 3 years, unopened. Store in a cool, dry place (70° - 75° F; 20.1° - 23.8° C). Do not refrigerate.

The herbs in Herbal Release

Each herb in ^AIMHerbal Release^TM was carefully selected for its ability to work with the lymphatic system to produce a positive cell environment. In doing so, ^AIMHerbal Release^TM provides benefits not currently available in any other herbal formulation.

Cascara sagrada
Affects: colon, stomach, liver, gall bladder, pancreas

Cascara sagrada was used by Native Americans. It is a mild laxative, due to the presence of anthraquinones. These stimulate the intestinal contractions that push stool through the colon. Cascara sagrada is used in a number of over-the-counter laxatives because it is not considered habit-forming.

Echinacea
Affects: blood, lymph, kidneys

Echinacea was used by Native Americans, and today it is recognized as an aid to the immune system. Echinacea contains echinacoside, a natural antibiotic, which is probably responsible for echinacea’s antibiotic properties. Studies in Europe have shown that echinacea increases production of T-cells. Another substance found in echinacea, echinacein, counteracts tissue-dissolving enzymes.

Burdock root
Affects: blood, kidneys, liver

Burdock root has a long history as a detoxifier. In Herbal Medications, A.W. and L.R. Priest note that burdock can be used “… to remove accumulated waste products.”

Barberry root bark
Affects: liver, spleen, digestive tract, blood

Barberry has a wide range of uses. One constituent, berberine, may have antibiotic properties. According to Michael Castleman in The Healing Herbs, barberry may also stimulate the immune system and may activate macrophages. Other sources state that it helps bile flow.

Sarsaparilla
Affects: blood, skin, circulation, intestines

Sarsaparilla, according to Joseph Pizzorno and Michael Murray in A Textbook of Natural Medicine, has been used in Europe since the sixteenth century as a blood purifier. Sarsaparilla is also said to bind to endotoxins and escort them out of the body. If endotoxins remain in the body, they can contribute to a number of health-related problems.

Buckthorn bark
Affects: liver, gallbladder, intestines, blood

Like cascara sagrada, buckthorn contains anthraquinones, which are responsible for its laxative properties. It is also said to aid bile production.

Dandelion root
Affects: liver, kidneys, gallbladder, stomach, pancreas, intestines, blood

Dandelion has a distinguished history as a detoxifier. Pizzorno and Murray, in A Textbook of Natural Medicine, call it a fine remedy for a toxic liver. The Ayurvedic physician Vasant Lad and David Frawley, in The Yoga of Herbs, say dandelion is also good for the lymph glands.

Licorice root
Affects: lungs, stomach, intestines, spleen, liver

Licorice is well known as a powerful herb. According to a report in Microbiology and Immunology, licorice may stimulate cell production of interferon, which inhibits viruses. Asian studies and studies published in the Plant Medica (1984; 50) have shown it helpful for the liver.

Chickweed
Affects: blood, liver, kidneys, bladder

Chickweed boasts many folk remedies, but none have been substantiated by science. It is said to be good for the blood and joints.

Kelp
Affects: thyroid, nerves, brain, kidneys, bladder

Kelp is a very nutritious food, containing many vitamins and minerals. Sodium alginate, a constituent of kelp, binds to heavy metals in the gastrointestinal tract and forms an insoluble gel-like salt that is excreted in the feces. Kelp also may help the colon and intestinal flora.

Parsley
Affects: kidneys, bladder, stomach, liver, gallbladder

From the 1850s to 1926, parsley was recognized by the United States Pharmacopoeia as a laxative and a diuretic. Today, it is more commonly used as a breath freshener.

Boldo Leaves
Affects: Liver

Boldo leaves come from an evergreen shrub grown in the Andes mountains in Chili. Its traditional use is as a liver tonic.

Benefits

• Maintains lymphatic health

• Synergistic herbal formula

Features

• Historically proven formula of 12 herbs

• Convenience for consistent use

• Economical

• 120-count tablets

Suggested Reading

Blake, Steve. GlobalHerb Software. Rohnert Park, CA: Global Healthfinders (software program). 1995.

Castleman, Michael. The Healing Herbs. Emmaus, PA: The Rodale Press. 1991.

Dobelis, Inge, Ed. Magic and Medicine of Plants. Pleasantville, NY: The Reader’s Digest Association, Inc. 1986.

HerbalGram. Quarterly magazine available from the Herb Research Foundation. Up-to-date science and research on herbs. Phone: (512) 331-8868. Fax: (512) 331-1924.

Lust, John. The Herb Book. New York: Bantam Books. 1974.

Ody, Penelope. The Complete Medicinal Herbal. New York: Dorling Kindersley. 1993.

Pizzorno, Joseph, and Michael Murray. A Textbook of Natural Medicine. Seattle, WA: John Bastyr College Publications. 1985. (Updated quarterly)

Santillo, Humbart, N.D. Natural Healing with Herbs. Prescott, AZ: The Hohm Press. 1984. (10th edition, 1993.)

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