SnorEase
- Stock #1815-4 (60 capsules)
NSP conducted preliminary tests to determine the effects of SnorEase on individuals who snore. Of the 34 test participants, 84% reported a decrease in snoring and over 50% experienced significant results.1
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, a protein-digesting enzyme complex derived from pineapples, has been shown to be effective in the treatment of respiratory problems, including bronchitis, sinusitis, and pneumonia. Bromelain breaks up and thins thick mucus, promoting easier expectoration and increasing lung capacity and function. Bromelain has also been found to thin the blood, increase circulation, reduce inflammation, and inhibit potent inflammatory substances that can cause tissue swelling.A study on the effects of bromelain in inviduals with acute sinusitis found that 87% of bromelain recipients experienced good to excellent results, compared to only 68% receiving a placebo.6
10 may help individuals with breathing difficulties or respiratory diseases, as CoQ10 has been shown to improve oxygen consumption. Researchers have found individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to have low levels of CoQ10. Furthermore, CoQ10 has also been shown to improve allergies and asthma by overriding the effect of histamines.5,7,8
is vital for cellular energy production and for the health of all tissues and organs. Studies indicate CoQ1,9,10
(immature bitter orange) is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine as an expectorant for eliminating excess phlegm and relieving congestion. Bitter orange is also recommended as a digestive stimulant and for relieving inflammation—poor digestion often contributes to respiratory problems, including the release of histamines and other inflammatory substances. Furthermore, bitter orange contains the active constituent synephrine, which increases circulation to the head, shrinks swollen tissues, and dilates respiratory passages for normal breathing.1“SnorEase.” Sunshine Horizons; 1997, Vol. 2, No. 5, 3.
2Whitaker M.D., Julian. Dr. Whitaker’s Guide To Natural Healing. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publications, 1996.
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4Taussig, S. and Batkin, S. “Bromelain, the enzyme complex of pineapple (Ananas comosus) and its clinical application: An update.” Journal of Ethnopharmacology; 1988, Vol. 22, 191-203.
5Golan M.D., Ralph. Optimal Wellness. New York, NY: Ballantine Books, 1995.
6Ryan, R. “A double-blind clinical evaluation of bromelains in the treatment of acute sinusitis.” Headache; 1967, Vol. 7, 13-17.
7Karlsson, J. et al. “Exercise-limiting factors in respiratory distress.” Respiration; 1992, 59 Supplement 2, 18-23.
8Fujimoto, S. et al. “Effects of coenzyme Q10 administration on pulmonary function and exercise performance in patients with chronic lung diseases.” Clinical Investigations; 1993, 71, Supplement 8, 162-166.
9Bensky, D. and Gamble, A. Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica. Eastland Press, 1986.
10Ody, Penelope. The Complete Medicinal Herbal. New York, NY: Dorling Kindersley Inc., 1993.