Refer to Mother Nurture, 169 -176, for information on these supplements and the nervous system. They are listed here for the purposes of supporting the general health of the body, and not as treatments for any specific medical condition. Please consult with a licensed health practitioner experienced with these products for the supplements and the dosages that are best for you. If you'd like to see the dosage of a single capsule of a supplement, or the number of supplements in a bottle, select that supplement and you will see the information in the shopping cart.

St. John's Wort

St. John's Wort

Kava Kava

McZand Herbals Kava Kava

In Chapter 4 of Mother Nurture, we discuss three types of women in terms of Chinese medicine. Since each type has a different quality of mood, Chinese formulas for each type are listed here. Please refer to that chapter for more information about these herbs.

For the mother with depleted yin, Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan

Far East Summit Rehmannia 8 Formula

For the mother with constrained Qi, Xiao Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San

Far East Summit Bupleurum and Peony

For the mother with depleted Qi, Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang

Far East Summit Ginseng and Astragalus

See the MSDVs for the Intensive Daily Doses of the nutrients below.

Vitamin B6

Advanced Medical Nutrition Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate

Take first thing in the morning on an empty stomach before consuming any minerals in foods or supplements, for best absorption of both the B6 and the minerals.

Vitamin B12

B-12 Sublingual

Folic Acid

Folic Acid

Iron

Physiologics Iron Plex

The majority of menstruating women, and mothers with newborns, are low in iron and can benefit from specific supplementation. But on the other hand, high levels of iron are unhealthy. Therefore, we suggest that you get a blood test to see if your iron is actually low before you start to take specific iron supplements.

Take iron supplements at a time of day when you are not consuming calcium, including dairy products.

Magnesium

In some forms, magnesium can soften the stool. If you are constipated, you can use magnesium to your advantage by taking Magnesium Citrate. If not, Magnesium Glycinate is probably a better choice. Either one is best taken before bed.

Douglas Labs Magnesium Citrate

or Douglas Labs Magnesium Glycinate

Zinc

Allergy Research Zinc Citrate

Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids

Nordic Naturals Arctic Omega

5-Hydroxytryptophan

Allergy Research 5-Hydroxytryptophan

SAMe

Allergy Research SAMe

L-Phenylalanine

Metabolic Maintenance L-Phenylalanine

L-Tyrosine

Allergy Research L-Tyrosine

L-Methionine

Allergy Research L-Methionine

Taurine

Allergy Research Taurine

Refer to Mother Nurture, 159-169, for information on these supplements and the gastrointestinal system. They are listed here for the purposes of supporting the general health of the body, and not as treatments for any specific medical condition. Please consult with a licensed health practitioner experienced with these products for the supplements and the dosages that are best for you. If you'd like to see the dosage of a single capsule of a supplement, or the number of supplements in a bottle, select that supplement and you will see the information in the shopping cart.

Hydrochloric Acid

Douglas Labs Hydrochloride

Animal Based Enzymes

Douglas Labs Ultrazyme

Plant Based Enzymes

Douglas Labs Vegetarian Enzymes

Herbs and Herbal Formulas

Dyglycerized Licorice

RX Vitamins Licorice DGL Chewables

Garlic

Wakunaga Kaolic Garlic

Chinese Formula Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang

Far East Summit Ginseng and Astragalus

Nutrients

See the MSDVs for the Intensive Daily Doses of the nutrients below.

Vitamin A

CAUTION: high dosages of Vitamin A - over 5000 International Units (IU) or more per day - are dangerous for a developing embryo, particularly in the earliest stages of fetal development, often before a woman even realizes that she is pregnant. Therefore, unless you are certain that you are not pregnant or that you will not become pregnant over the next several months, you should not use this product or any other product with high dosages of Vitamin A.

American Biologics Micellized Vitamin A 5000IU per drop

Vitamin C

Physiologics Vitamin C

Vitamin E

Douglas Labs Nutri-E Mixed Tocopherols

Zinc

Allergy Research Zinc Citrate

Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids

Nordic Naturals Arctic Omega

Amino Acids

L-Glutamine

Allergy Research Group L-Glutamine

Probiotics

Lactobacillis GG

Alllergy Research Lactobacillis GG

Refer to Mother Nurture, 176-189, for information on these supplements and the endocrine (ie., hormonal) system. They are listed here for the purposes of supporting the general health of the body, and not as treatments for any specific medical condition. Please consult with a licensed health practitioner experienced with these products for the supplements and the dosages that are best for you. If you'd like to see the dosage of a single capsule of a supplement, or the number of supplements in a bottle, select that supplement and you will see the information in the shopping cart.

Refer to Mother Nurture, 189-197, for information on these supplements and the hormonal (ie., endocrine) system. They are listed here for the purposes of supporting the general health of the body, and not as treatments for any specific medical condition. Please consult with a licensed health practitioner experienced with these products for the supplements and the dosages that are best for you. If you'd like to see the dosage of a single capsule of a supplement, or the number of supplements in a bottle, select that supplement and you will see the information in the shopping cart.

Quercetin

Designs for Health Quercetin Ascorbate

This is a powder for maximum absorption.

Astragalus

McZand Astragalus Root Extract

Chinese Formula Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang

Far East Summit Ginseng and Astragalus

Echinacea

McZand Echinacea Root

See the MSDVs for the Intensive Daily Doses of the nutrients below.

Vitamin A

CAUTION: high dosages of Vitamin A - over 5000 International Units (IU) or more per day - are dangerous for a developing embryo, particularly in the earliest stages of fetal development, often before a woman even realizes that she is pregnant. Therefore, unless you are certain that you are not pregnant or that you will not become pregnant over the next several months, you should not use this product or any other product with high dosages of Vitamin A.

American Biologics Micellized Vitamin A 5000IU per drop

Vitamin B6

Advanced Medical Nutrition Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate

Take first thing in the morning on an empty stomach before consuming any minerals in foods or supplements, for best absorption of both the B6 and the minerals.

Vitamin B12

B-12 Sublingual

Folic Acid

Folic Acid

Vitamin C

Physiologics Vitamin C

Vitamin E

Douglas Labs Nutri-E Mixed Tocopherols

Iron

Physiologics Iron Plex

The majority of menstruating women, and mothers with newborns, are low in iron and can benefit from specific supplementation. But on the other hand, high levels of iron are unhealthy. Therefore, we suggest that you get a blood test to see if your iron is actually low before you start to take specific iron supplements.

Take iron supplements at a time of day when you are not consuming calcium, including dairy products.

Selenium

Selenium

Zinc

Allergy Research Zinc Citrate

Thymus

Allergy Research Thymus

Lactobacillis GG

Alllergy Research Lactobacillis GG