The active constituents in Echinacea which are thought to bolster the body's defense are known as polysaccharides. Polysaccharides stimulate the activity of macrophages, white blood cells which destroy bacteria, viruses, other foreign invaders, and even wayward cells. It also activates the body's production of interferon, a specific protein which protects cells against the invasion of viruses. Echinacea continues to be valued today as much as it was a century ago. It is included among the top favorite remedies for all health-minded individuals.
Joints feel stiff and tender, and sometimes they even swell and make crackling sounds.
The cumulative effect can limit the ability to move freely, taking some of the joy out of life. Arth contains a proprietary blend of yucca, white willow, hydrangea, alfalfa, burdock, black cohosh, sarsaparilla, parsley, slippery elm, cayenne, redmond clay, and lobelia. Yucca contains natural soothing properties, hydrangea and burdock help cleanse the joint areas, and alfalfa is high in nutri-ents that help nourish the skeletal system. The way we look is undeniably connected to the way we feel, and hair, skin, and nails are an integral part of the way we look. A diet that is deficient in certain nutrients can undermine strong, healthy hair and nails and clear, radiant skin.