Genesis Read the fine print…

Symmetry’s Genesis Read the fine print… Symmetry’s Genesis says it’s a Sacred Scriptures Formula. What does that mean? It means we’ve had a team of people (including our Technical Research and Advisory Council) searching for Biblical references (Gen 1:29-30; Prov 15:17) in regards to health, diet and herbs. However, other religious texts have also been consulted, Christian writings considered to be divinely inspired but not included in the Bible per se, but in the Apocrypha were studied and we have also have looked at other sacred writings such as the Koran and other sacred texts from around the world. This ancient and divinely inspired wisdom forms the basis for our Genesis, our Sacred Scriptures Formula. Take a quick look at the ingredients found in this amazing formula:

Alfalfa  Aloe Vera  Barley Blessed Thistle Chicory Cinnamon  Citron  Dandelion  Fenugreek  Fig Extract Frankincense Grape Extracts

Grape skin & seed  Holy Basil  Honey  Jerusalem Artichoke Manna Extract Mediterranean Larch Myrrh Nettles Olive Leaf  Pomegranate Extract  Royal Jelly  Shepard’s Purse

Shepard’s Purse  Solomon’s Seal St. John’s Bread Walnut  Watercress  Essential Oils:  –Jaffa Orange   –Damascus Rose   –Lemon   –Almond   –Grapefruit Dead Sea Mineral Complex

Much could be written about any of the many (more than 30) sacred herbs contained in this formula. I’m sure you’ve heard of many, most or even all of these potent herbs but what do you really know about them? I’d like to give you some hopefully interesting and useful information about these herbs and thus this formula. Space limits me from going into all the herbs but I’ll pick a few that may be of some special interest to you. First there is Pomegranate. This is a tasty fruit, if you’ve never tried it – you should. Some of my Biblical studies teachers and many other theologians believe that the pomegranate was the “apple” talked about in the Garden of Eden. Apples as we know them don’t really grow there and the word pomegranate means; many seeded apple. So, it is only fitting that this herb forms the basis for our formula. New research tells us that pomegranate has an antioxidant potential three times stronger than green tea! That makes it one of the most potent free radical scavengers on the planet! This would help to fight off the degenerative disease of aging caused by free radical damage or oxidation. Problems such as cataracts, macular degeneration, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and on and on. Frankincense, one of the gifts to the Christ child. This herb is very high in beneficial fatty acids. Indeed these essential fatty acids or EFA’s are required not only for good health but for life. They have been shown to be anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic helping both osteo and rheumatoid arthritis. They have also been shown to be helpful in lowering cholesterol, inhibiting leukemia and easing a number of skin diseases including dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis. Ancient peoples used this herb in the treatment of leprosy and gonorrhea. Myrrh another of the gifts to the Christ child was used in the Egyptian process of mummification, probably because of the strong anti-microbial properties. This would be a potent disease fighter for you and I. It further strengthens macrophage activity another part of our immune system. Myrrh is very useful for sore, inflamed tissues in the mouth and throat. I’ve found one of the best treatments for a sore throat to be mixing some Genesis with some Aloe Plus with some New Attitude along with some honey and lemon juice. Heat this mixture and sip on it as often as needed. It tastes great and soothes the throat and helps it heal very quickly. It’s particularly good for people that need to speak a lot or singers that use their voice often but it is also wonderful for kids and adult fighting off a spring cold or flu bug. Cinnamon is an herb that has at least a 4,000 year written history of medicinal use. It’s been used to treat diarrhea and arthritis. It’s also been shown to be good for menstrual disorders and because it’s high in terpenoids (anti-fungal) it treats yeast infections. New research shows that it’s also very high chromium that makes up glucose tolerance factor and helps to regulate blood sugar and to some extent weight. Bitter herbs not only have a Biblical basis but have a long history of use in Europe where they have been traditionally used as a drink (bitters) before meals to stimulate digestion. Research demonstrates that they have a powerful anti-inflammatory action and are anti-oxidants as well. So in addition to enhancing digestion they have been used to benefit diabetics and to treat liver and gall bladder disorders. There are many different bitter herbs, in our formula they are: Shepard’s Purse, Dandelion, Chicory, Fenugreek, Watercress, Nettle, Blessed Thistle, and Jerusalem Artichoke. Hopefully just this quick look at a few of the herbs in Genesis gives you an idea of how important this amazing, divinely inspired formula can be for your health. Aside from helping to fight off a number of acute problems you may be faced with, these herbs will help your body enhance it’s digestion and improve your overall immune system to help delay or improve many of the age related problems that face our ever aging society. Let Symmetry’s Genesis be the foundation of your quest for better health through foods, after all, these are the foods or herbs most often mentioned in the sacred scriptures for supporting your body, your mind, your spirit.

Of further interest? This is from the Holman Bible Dictionary:

Modern doctors and Bible students have an almost impossible task as they try to diagnose accurately ailments mentioned in the Bible. Various infectious diseases undoubtedly accounted for a large number of the cases of serious illness and death. Nutritional deficiencies, birth defects, and injuries were common. The symptoms produced by these and other types of physical afflictions were treated by a variety of means. The Egyptians made more rapid progress in medical knowledge and its application to patients than did the Babylonians. Their physicians tended to specialize. Each would limit his practice to one part of the body, such as the eye, the teeth, or the stomach. Egyptian doctors, like others, often used herbs in their medications. These were collected from many areas of the world and were often grown in gardens connected with the temples of Egypt. Egyptian physicians became respected throughout the ancient world. Their skill was even admired in a later period by the Greeks, who eventually became the foremost physicians. The Old Testament has only a few references to physicians. These persons most likely had been trained in Egypt. Physicians were called upon to embalm the body of Jacob (Gen. 50:2). King Asa sought medical care from physicians for his diseased feet (2 Chron. 16:12).

Dr. Mark R. Crapo, OMD, DAc, BS, LAc, CA