Your Guide to Fusion Health Herbal Supplements

In times of stress, low immunity, or when you feel you just need a boost, natural herbal supplements can give you a helping hand in maintaining your health. While they can't replace a balanced, healthy diet, supplements and multivitamins can provide support for any minor gaps in your vitamin and mineral levels.¹ Recommended by our Nourished Life Naturopath Mel, Fusion Health's range of totally natural herbal supplements was started in 1999 in Byron Bay by naturopath and medical herbalist Paul Keogh as well as health industry expert Geoff Teasel. Keogh's clinical experience formulating Chinese and Western herbal extracts for his patients inspired the brand after he noticed the dramatically increased results of patients taking Chinese herbal extracts.

Built upon the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, Fusion views the body, mind and spirit as scientifically interconnected. They use only the highest quality Chinese herbs and modern active ingredients from around the world, and are as fussy as I am about the ingredients they don't include, such as artificial colours, flavours and preservatives, as well as common allergens such as gluten, wheat, yeast and nuts. The Fusion range is extensive, so I've put together a little guide to help you decide which supplements will be the best for your health needs.

Beauty supplements

Hair Tonic
The Fusion Hair Tonic contains herbs traditionally used to promote hair growth as well as colour and condition, supporting strength, volume, thickness and lustre. It can also assist in managing hair loss and thinning, helping to inhibit premature ageing and poor hair condition such as weak, dry or brittle hair and split ends thanks to Phytofol® (Fallopia multiflora), which may work by promoting the growth phase of the hair growth cycle.

Warning: Fallopia multiflora may harm the liver in some people. Use under the supervision of a healthcare professional. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner.

Hair, Skin & Nails
If you're in need of a natural beauty boost, try the Hair, Skin & Nails. With Silica, Zinc and Manganese, this formula contains essential nutrients to help maintain healthy hair, skin and nails, supporting growth, function, appearance and condition including hair strength, thickness and lustre. It may also help to inhibit hair thinning, premature greying, split ends and poor hair condition, improve skin texture, tone, firmness and elasticity, and reduce breaking, splitting, chipping or flaking of nails.

Warning: Fallopia multiflora may harm the liver in some people. Use under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Vitamins can only be of assistance if the dietary vitamin intake is inadequate. This product contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 150 micrograms for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded.
Do not take while on warfarin therapy without medical advice.If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner.

Skin Tonic
The Skin Tonic is great for helping to treat acne, minor skin disorders such as scratches, and dry or inflamed skin conditions, containing herbs which have traditionally been used to promote healthy skin texture and tone. These tablets can help to reduce dryness and mild to moderate acne as well as promote healing and strengthen the skin's natural resistance to irritation.

Warning: Fallopia multiflora may harm the liver in some people. Use under the supervision of a healthcare professional. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner.

Health and immune support supplements

Cold & Flu
As the name would suggest, the Cold & Flu Tablets contain herbs traditionally used in Chinese herbal medicine to help relieve symptoms of cold and flu, including fever, sore throat, inflammation and mucus congestion. They may also potentially reduce the severity or duration of symptoms of colds/flu.

Not to be used in children under two years of age without medical advice.
If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner.
If coughing persists consult your healthcare professional.

Multivitamin and Mineral Advanced
Fusion Multivitamin and Mineral Advanced is a high potency vitamin and mineral formula with antioxidants and other nutritional cofactors including amino acids and trace minerals to help support good health. In conjunction with a balanced diet, B vitamins, Magnesium and Chromium may aid metabolism and energy levels, while Zinc, Selenium and vitamin A promote healthy immune function.

Warning: When taken in excess of 3000 micrograms retinol equivalents, vitamin A can cause birth defects. The recommended daily amount of vitamin A from all sources is 700 micrograms retinol equivalents for women and 900 micrograms retinol equivalents for men.
If you are pregnant, or considering becoming pregnant, do not take vitamin A supplements without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. Vitamins can only be of assistance if the dietary vitamin intake is inadequate. Warning: This product contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 150 micrograms for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded.

Ginkgo 6000
The Ginkgo 6000 Tablets have been designed to help enhance circulation in the brain, eyes, ears and limbs, and may help to improve mental performance, memory and concentration. Ginkgo 6000 may also assist in the management of mild dizziness, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and coldness of the hands and feet. Ginkgo contains anti-ageing antioxidants to promote good health.

If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner. Always read the label and use as directed.

Stress and PMS supplements

Stress and Anxiety
The Stress and Anxiety Tablets can help to relieve nervous tension, stress and mild anxiety, containing Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, known to have significant benefits in assisting management of stress symptoms including fatigue, sleep disturbance and forgetfulness. It may also assist in relieving stress-related symptoms associated with busy lifestyles, intense work pressure or exam time. To read more about how to combat stress and anxiety, read my blog post here.

If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner. Always read the label and use as directed.

Vitex
Vitex by Fusion Health can help to reduce the frequency and severity of pre-menstrual syndrome or tension (PMS or PMT), with symptoms including tension, irritability, mood alterations, breast tenderness, acne, abdominal bloating and headaches. Based on Chinese herbal medicine, these tablets contain a single ingredient - Chaste Tree, also known as Vitex, traditionally used to assist in regulating the menstrual cycle and heavy or shortened periods. It can also assist in the management of mild to moderate acne, and can be used by both women and men.

If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner. Always read the label and use as directed.

Women's Balance
Women's Balance has been created to assist with supporting women's reproductive health. It may assist in the relief of menstrual pain, cramps, pre-menstrual breast pain and pre-menstrual tension, as well as the management of heavy periods, irregular periods and migraine. Women's Balance contains traditional Chinese herbs that help regulate the menstrual cycle to support menstrual health and assist in the management of PMS, including mild anxiety, irritability, tension, mood swings, fatigue, bloating and sweet cravings.

If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner. Always read the label and use as directed. Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.

Source: ¹The Conversation.