FOCUS ON: TART CHERRIES EXTRACT

Cherries contain among other things something called MELATONIN. This is a substance normally made by a gland deep in the back of the brain known as the pineal gland. The gland contains cells similar to the cells of the human eye. The pineal gland also contains crystals. Medical textbooks often refer to these crystals as "brain dust." It is believed by other fields of study that both of these structures are activated in some way by light.
On a physical level, adequate Melatonin has long been recognized as necessary for a good night's sleep. Even more important, Melatonin is believed to be responsible for the proper functioning of our biological clocks. These are the living clocks in the brain that time the process of hormone production in our body, as well as other functions. It is believed that the presence of Melatonin plays a large role in the aging process of the human body.
But we seem to run out of Melatonin and therefore cannot continue to produce hormones.
In addition to a rich supply of Melatonin, Tart Cherries contain compounds called ANTHOCYANINS. Natural food researchers have shown these anthocyanins to work ten times better than aspirin to reduce swelling and discomfort. These same anthocyanins are also shown to be more effective than Vitamin C and Vitamin E in preventing plaque "junk" from clogging up your arteries and heart. Want some more good news? Tart Cherries have also been shown to be extremely effective in shrinking tumors! Tart Cherries also taste pretty good.
DOSAGE: As a natural source of MELATONIN for the conditions listed above take 40 drops to one teaspoon of the liquid extract Tart Cherries three times per day, depending on the severity of the condition that needs correcting. To sleep better, be patient, it may take up to one month before you notice results. Repairing the sleep machinery in the body may take that long before it can be avtivated.

Excerpted from the copyrighted works of: Dr. A.B. Howard and The Center For Building Better Health Naturally, Inc. 2008