Author Archives: Akin Olokun

Eyesight Elixir

Eyesight Elixir contains some of the most potent vision enhancing foods and herbs that provide vital nutrients (lutein, zeaxanthin, etc.) to the eye/retina, and help increase blood flow to the eye area, thereby improving the oxygenation of the eye...


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Immunity Elixir

Immunity Elixir contains some of the most powerful antiviral and antimicrobial plants in nature that aid in balancing, rejuvenating, and strengthening the immune system by helping enhance the body's natural defense mechanisms...


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Iron Elixir

Iron Elixir contains plants that are abundant in the bio-available form of the mineral iron, as well as plants that help regulate iron metabolism and absorption mechanisms, thereby helping to increase and maintain iron levels in the body...


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How to Fix Your Adrenals

Do you experience anxiety?
Fix your adrenals.

Do you have asthma or breathing problems?
Fix your adrenals.

Do you suffer from allergies?
Fix your adrenals.

Is your blood pressure low?
Fix your adrenals.

Do you crave salt?
Fix your adrenals.

Have low blood sugar?
Fix your adrenals

Adrenal glands play a crucial role in secreting hormones that are vital for critical bodily functions, including the stress response, respiration, inflammation regulation, blood pressure control, sodium/potassium balance, and sugar metabolism.

Weakening of the adrenals is a common occurrence, resulting from the impact of modern lifestyles, and it can lead to a variety of health issues that significantly decrease one’s quality of life.

Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is one of several effective herbs for supporting adrenal health.

Licorice root nourishes the adrenal glands and promotes the production of adrenal hormones. Additionally, it aids in inhibiting the breakdown of cortisol, allowing the adrenals to rest and regenerate.

As the adrenal glands strengthen and regenerate with the support of licorice root, bodily functions gradually begin to normalize.

If you are interested in adrenal gland regeneration, see the Adrenal Glands Protocol.

Ascorbic Acid vs. True Vitamin C

Despite what you may have heard, ascorbic acid and vitamin C are not synonymous.

Ascorbic acid is a synthetic compound created in a laboratory. Originally, almost a century ago, it was made from bovine adrenal glands but is now primarily synthesized from genetically modified corn sugar.

In contrast, true vitamin C is a product of nature and is exclusively found in whole foods. It consists of a complex of organic molecules naturally present in a variety of sources, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and herbs.

Vitamin C is highly bio-available, meaning it is readily recognized and assimilated by the body.

The top three natural sources of vitamin C, as known today, are:

  1. Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana)
  2. Camu camu (Myrciaria dubia)
  3. Acerola cherry (Malpighia emarginata)

These sources are listed in order of their vitamin C content.

Several other plants are also rich in this essential nutrient, including:

  • Rosehip
  • Amla berry
  • Sea Buckthorn
  • Hibiscus
  • Guava
  • Pine needle
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Watercress
  • Kiwifruit
  • Red bell pepper
  • Papaya
  • Strawberry
  • Citrus fruits

Vitamin C serves as a potent antioxidant, playing a crucial role in various physiological processes. However, it’s important to note that ascorbic acid, an inorganic synthetic compound, can never fully replace the benefits of the natural vitamin C found in whole foods.