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Can Coconut Oil Boost Thyroid Function? (VIDEO)

Monday, May 14, 2012 by Lee Swanson

Dear Friends and Valued Customers:

The video here, from iHealthTube.com, features Dr. Bruce Fife. Dr. Fife is the foremost authority on coconut oil. A licensed naturopath and certified nutritionist, he is the author of The Coconut Oil Miracle, The Coconut Lover’s Cookbook, and many more titles that enlighten readers about a variety of dietary practices that enhance health and well-being.

This brief video, just under 2 minutes, explains how coconut oil can be employed to promote optimal...

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Glucomannan: What Dosage Do You Need for Weight Loss Support?

Thursday, May 10, 2012 by Swanson Vitamins

Glucomanna Konjac RootGlucomannan, also called Konjac (What Is Konjac Root Fiber?), has a host of health benefits: it's a great source of fiber, may help with cholesterol support (for numbers already in the normal range), and it can even promote blood sugar support… but how much should you take?

Whenever you’re looking at weight loss from a supplement, it gets to be a tough question since the body chemistry and the diet will play a role in the answer. But there are some guidelines that can be followed. The RDA for...

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This Amino Acid Is "The Miracle Molecule"

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 by Lee Swanson

Dear Friends,

If you’ve clicked through from our email, thank you. If you’ve stumbled upon this post yourself, you’re in luck. This is the first in my four-part series sharing the incredible, informative videos available on iHealthTube.com.

In this video, Dr. Alex Schauss discusses what he calls The Miracle Molecule. It’s a simple amino acid, but its effects on the body are complex, comprehensive and critical to many of our most important life functions.

Imagine your heart not beating as necessary....

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Spring Cleaning for Your Body

Sunday, May 6, 2012 by Health Tips

 

Daily Health Tips update for May 6:

It’s important to give your liver and digestive system a rest once in a while by cutting out irritants like meats, processed foods, dairy, sugar, alcohol, caffeine and gluten in favor of detoxifying liquids and raw, whole foods. So, after a long winter of stockpiling carbs, heavy meats and possibly a little too much alcohol, spring is the perfect time to kick your body into high gear and rid yourself of the toxins you’ve accumulated with a cleanse. If you’ve...

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Mother's Day Giveaway! (Two Ways to Win) [CLOSED]

Friday, May 4, 2012 by Ben H

 

Win a Free Gift Pack for Your Mom (AND One for You!)

Mother's Day is fast approaching and we want to help you pamper the important women in your life with a Mother's Day Giveaway... with 2 ways to enter and win!

  1. Pin this blog post with the image below on Pinterest (entry option #1)
  2. Share a story about your mom or a favorite Mother's Day story on Facebook (entry option #2)

We will randomly draw one winner from all the pins and repins on Pinterst. We will also pick one random winner on Facebook. Gift...

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Why Don't You List Expiration Dates on Supplements?

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 by Vitamins and Supplements FAQs

Swanson Health Products uses a date of manufacture (the date the product in the bottle was produced) rather than an expiration date for its dietary supplement products.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency that oversees the manufacture and labeling of dietary supplements, does not require an expiration date on dietary supplements but requires that if one is used, it must be supported by stability testing data. However, as these regulations are still evolving, FDA has yet to define...

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Borage Oil's Health Benefits for Skin

Thursday, March 15, 2012 by Swanson Vitamins

Borage OilBorage Oil is one of the best Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) supplements for skin health. It has one of the highest quantities of GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid) compared to other supplements and that is one of the main EFAs that is directly beneficial for nourishing the skin.

Many people take Borage Oil as one of their main EFA products because of the natural health benefits for skin along with Fish Oil and/or Flax Oil for general health support. But there are also many women that take Borage Oil for...

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What Makes Fisol Fish Oil So Popular?

Thursday, February 23, 2012 by Guest Bloggers

Fisol Fish OilOne of the most popular and highest-rated products at SwansonVitamins.com (with a 4.9 out of 5 rating), Nature’s Way Fisol Fish Oil and high-potency Nature’s Way Super Fisol Fish Oil are voted customer favorites.

Fisol is a superior blend of molecularly-distilled, sustainably sourced fish oil delivered using the Nature’s Way proprietary Targeted Release enteric-coating technology. This delivery system helps give you three times the absorption rate of other fish oil supplements with no fishy...

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My Life

Saturday, February 18, 2012 by Customer Reviews and Stories

As a health fanatic and nurse, I am constantly reading about health and supplements. Deficiencies are typically the cause of many health issues and diseases. The Western diet is lacking in many vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Supplements are the way to incorporate these back in our life and Swanson makes this affordable. Swanson is the place I stop first for supplements, if they don't have it, I recommend it to them. It's my one stop shop, they have the best prices in the country. Swanson's...

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Vitamin D: Sun vs. Supplements

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 by Health Tips

D3Daily Health Tips update for February 15:

Vitamin D’s role in bone health is well known, but scientists continue to look at its role in boosting the immune system, reducing inflammation and supporting muscle health.  How does vitamin D work? It’s created in the “body from exposure to sunlight, traveling through the bloodstream to become a potent hormone that wakes up receptors in your intestines to start absorbing calcium.” Now, research indicates that other organs and muscles are equipped with...

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