Wild & Natural Herbs
from the Amazon Rainforest

Dr. Eric Innes
Health Care Practitioner and Long-time Amazon Herb User Answers Questions About the Herbs

Q: Dear Dr. Innes, 
I am 30 lbs. overweight. I have struggled with weight problems all of my life and it seems to get harder to lose weight as I get older. I have been on every program imaginable over the years. The problem is that I have cravings for sweets and I eat under stress. I eventually go back to my old eating habits. What would you suggest I do to get "permanent weight loss"?
Lee G., Pittsburgh, Pa.

A: Lee, 
There are a few things that I have found to be helpful. From the Amazon Herb Company line of products, the Metabazon helps to control the cravings for sweets. The Sumacazon helps with the stress response by supporting the endocrine system/hormonal imbalance that generates a lot of the inability to respond properly to stress stimulus. Illumination is recommended also as a multi-system nutritional support and dietary supplement. The best way to control sweet cravings is to increase your protein intake and eat lots of raw and cooked vegetables to balance the increased protein intake. The protein will help to maintain a more even/steady blood sugar level, which will also help to eliminate sweet cravings.

Q: Dear Dr. Innes,
I have deep dark circles under my eyes. I noticed that my husband and children have the same problem. A friend told me herbs might be able to help. What could be causing the deep dark circles and how can I help my family with this problem?
Greta C., Los Angeles, Ca.

A: Greta,
Dark circles under the eyes are generally system toxicity and allergies - particularly food allergies. In oriental facial diagnosis, the eyes relate to kidney function. From Amazon Herb Company the Envirozon and Una de Gato products are what I found to be effective. Illumination is also recommended for multi-system support.

Q: Dr. Innes,
I keep hearing about a Rainforest herb called "Cat's Claw". Could you please tell me what it is and what health benefits it has?
Robert D. Austin, TX

A: Robert, 
Cat's Claw is a vine that grows in the Rainforest of Peru and Brazil. The name refers to a thorn that the vine uses to attach itself to the trees it grows next to. The vine grows up to 100 feet tall. Amazon Herb Company products are the finest quality Cat's Claw/Uña de Gato/Uncaria Tomentosa I have ever found in 10 years of research. The health benefits are supporting healthy immune system function, system detoxification and cleansing. In my practice, I see it also supports the proper functioning of the intestines.

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Q: Dr. Innes, 
It is very difficult for me to stay focused on anything. My attention span is very short. I'm an Executive Assistant and lately I have found it difficult to stay focused long enough to finish typing a letter! I love my job but I just don't have the energy. I feel "Zoned Out" most of the time. I've been in my job for more than 5 years and fear I will lose it if I don't correct this problem.
Janet V., Seattle, WA

A: Janet,
Mental focus is stress and toxicity related. From Amazon Herb Company, Illumination is recommended for multi-system support. Envirozon is recommended to help detoxify the body and Sumacazon to support the brain hormone/brain function/stress response mechanisms.

Dear Dr. Innes:
Cold and flu season is here and I would like to know what to use to protect my family from all the 'bugs' going around. What's your suggestion?

Today, as it is everyday, we are exposed to bacteria, virus, fungus, mold, parasites, toxic chemicals, pollen, candida/yeasts. It is never a question of exposure, we are always being exposed to bugs. The variable is our bodies response to the exposure. One of the ways to improve your body's ability to respond to bug exposure is including rainforest botanicals in your daily regime of nutritional supplementation. The Triple Power Pac is designed to be used as a daily nutritional supplement package. A new product that also assists in daily nutritional supplementation is the Aquazon. Taken together, these provide a broad range of nutrients that keep the natural defense mechanisms at their peak performance.

Dear Dr. Innes:
I'd like to get in better shape for the New Year. I'm starting to work out again, but I want to know what herbs I should take to 'get in shape' - clean myself out and what I should take daily to stay in shape. I'm 6' and 190 lb. male. How much of what to take?

Products from rainforest that assist in getting in shape are in the Peak Performance Pak. These products help improve the body's ability to cleanse, nutrify and build all systems and structures including muscles. I would add to that Aquazon capsules. For an adult male or female you want to start slowly and gradually increase the dosage to enhance the effects. If you get liquid Peak Performance I recommend you start with 1 tsp. Warrior and 3 droppers Sumacazon together in a glass with a little water taken morning and afternoon. The dose on the capsules in the Peak Performance Pak: Warrior caps is 3/2x per day Sumacazon caps 3/2x per day for two weeks then double them 6/2x per day. After two weeks of this procedure double the doses to: Warrior 2 tsp., Sumacazon 6 droppers, and Aquazon 6 capsules morning and afternoon.

Dear Dr. Innes:
I need to lose weight! I've tried diets and lost some weight, but can't seem to lose any more. I still need to lose about 15 pounds. Are there Rainforest Herbs that will help me?