Cleansing and Detoxification

Does Chlorella Have Side Effects?

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 by Swanson Vitamins

ChlorellaMany people have heard about the tremendous health benefits that come with some of the great algae products like Spirulina and Chlorella, but concerns about side effects don’t seem to be covered all that often. Of course, there are many, many health benefits to Chlorella like the chlorophyll and fiber for cleansing, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and even RNA/DNA for cell repair, but some people may have concerns about these healthy nutrients.

Some of the main concerns are actually based on...

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Dozen-a-Day Cyber Monday Giveaway: Hour 2 [CLOSED]

Monday, November 28, 2011 by Ben H
If you just joined us, here’s what’s happening: we’re giving away 12 prize packages, one an hour. It’s our “Dozen-a-Day Giveaway!”

The winner for prize package number one has already been picked. If you missed out, bookmark this page now so that won’t ever happen again (hint: we do giveaways and contests relatively frequently either right here or over on our Facebook page. Be sure to "Like" us!)

Hour 2 Prize: Cleansing and Detoxifying Gift Pack

Cleansing and Detox

How to Enter: Post a comment in the comments section...
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Willard Water Giveaway: The Peculiar, Powerful Catalyst Water [CLOSED]

Thursday, July 21, 2011 by Guest Bloggers
This week we're featuring guest posts from Dr. Willard's Willard Water® here on the Swanson Health Blog. Today's the day for the big giveaway...read below for your chance to win a bottle.
Clear Willard Water
Water is truly the elixir of life.  60-70% of the human body is made up of water and water plays a key role in maintaining the body’s health.  Blood is mostly water, and our muscles, lungs, and brain all contain a lot of water.

Our bodies need water to transport nutrients to our organs, deliver oxygen to our...Read More »

Detox through Your Tootsies

Sunday, May 15, 2011 by Health Tips
Daily Health Tips update for May 15:

Ever heard of an ionic foot bath? It’s a wonderfully relaxing way to do a cleansing and detoxification. All you do is immerse your feet into a small tub of warm water equipped with a device that introduces a small electrical current into the water. The ionic foot bath works by sending positively charged ions through the body. The ions attach to the negatively charged toxins, neutralizing and discarding them through the 4,000 large pores of your feet.

While...Read More »

New Chapter Supplements Giveaway: Day 2 [CLOSED]

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 by Ben H
Yesterday’s package was a good one, but today’s might be a bit better. I’ll leave that up to you. All I know is that we have 6 more awesome New Chapter products to give away and you could win them all.

Total retail value of today’s prize package:  $204.70

GIVEAWAY:
To get entered into today’s giveaway, all you have to do is share your favorite Swanson Health Blog article with at least one other person—you could post the link to it on your Facebook wall, post it on Twitter, email it, etc. Then, post...
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Other Than Fiber, What Do You Suggest to Cleanse the System?

Thursday, April 14, 2011 by Vitamins and Supplements FAQs

Question: Do you have any suggestions for a cleansing/detoxifying product without the glutens, including oats, which I am unable to use? I am particularly interested in something that covers bowel, kidneys, lungs, skin, and lymphatic systems.

I highly suggest chlorellafor you! It has all the cleansing action you want and is appropriate for those who refrain from products with gluten. Unlike other green supplements including barley and wheatgrass, chlorella does not contain seeds, which may be a...

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Easy Tips for Detoxing Naturally

Thursday, April 14, 2011 by Health Tips
Daily Health Tips update for April 14:

Cleansing and detoxification is an important step toward achieving whole body wellness. In addition to the variety of herbal health supplements, detoxifying scrubs and bath soaks, teas and two-week cleansing systems, there are also daily habits you can implement to keep your body clean—internally speaking. Detoxify your body naturally with these easy tips:
  • Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables:Consuming antioxidants fights off carcinogens, and fiber-rich...
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Raw Diet Challenge! One Week on a Raw Food Diet

Monday, March 28, 2011 by Anthony N.
After spending the last few years working in the natural health business, I've read plenty of websites and blogs proclaim the health benefits of a raw food diet. I decided I wanted to challenge myself and went on a raw diet for one full week. I just finished the raw week and am going to tell you about how it went.

raw food diet one week challengeWhy I went Raw for One Week
          • Help my body with cleansing and detoxification
          • Become leaner
          • Learn to incorporate more raw foods into my diet
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Natural Herbs and Foods That Offer Weight Loss Help for Women

Sunday, February 13, 2011 by Health Tips
Daily Health Tip for February 13:

Women wanting to begin or revive a weight loss plan may want to consider a cleansing and detoxification program. A doctor-approved detox can help aid the function of your liver and gallbladder, stimulate your lymphatic system, purify your blood, help you eliminate fluids, increase your body heat and increase your bowel movements.

Remember, you must consult your healthcare provider before beginning and detoxification or weight loss plan. The following body systems...Read More »

Winter Chills and Herbal Teas

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 by Chris
It's me again, back on the blocks and writing.  In the past few months we've received more snow than I've seen in a long time - which is saying something being from Minnesota.

During the daily routine of navigating down ice covered streets with snow banks as high as your vehicle to the daily shoveling of snow, I must say that I'm pretty sick of winter already.  My golf clubs have been put away for months, and it doesn't look like they will see daylight for a couple more.  Isn't it cold you say? ...
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