Rebuilder: Long-term illness, chronic stress, or extreme physical training programs in sports can really deplete our reserve energies, thus slowing our rebound to good health. Rebuilder is a unique combination of healing foods and herbs that can help to fill this need when incorporated with a health-building regime of rest, diet, pure water, gentle exercise and activities that nourish our souls.

Rice is considered one of the most easily digested sources of protein and least likely to cause allergic responses in those with food allergies, which may flare up during times of physical and emotional stress. Flaxseed has long been used as a healing food in folk herbalism for healthy bowel function and blood sugar balance. It contains essential fatty acids, "good" fats which support heart and circulatory health, regulate hormones and energy metabolism. Horsetail is an herb with a traditional folk reputation for strengthening connective tissues and circulation.

Chia, Amaranth and Spinach are valued as strengthening staple foods in many native cultures. We are all familiar with the folklore and much touted nutritional benefits of Spinach, which is high in essential nutrients and chlorophyll, the green pigment found in many plants that provides many health benefits including blood-building and detoxifying actions. Few are aware that Amaranth leaf is eaten like Spinach (and for similar reasons) in many parts of the world, including India where it is used for convalescence. Amaranth also produces high-powered seed-like grain that is excellent for general strengthening and training regimes.

Chia Seeds, which are in the energizing Sage family, are found in the traditional cooking of Mexico, Latin America, California and the southwestern U.S. Papaya has long been used in Polynesian cultures as a healing food for its cleansing and digestion-strengthening properties. Nutritionists value Lecithin to support brain and nervous system functioning via its choline content, and for healthy liver metabolism of fats. Sucanat is one form of semi-refined golden cane sugar used in this combination as a nutrient carrier.

Ingredients: Rice Protein, Flax Seed, Spinach Flakes, Lecithin, Horsetail, Amaranth, Chia Seed, Papaya Powder, and Sucanat

Quantity: 8 oz. of powder per container.

Label Directions: 1 heaping teaspoon 2 times daily in a glass of juice.