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Thanks for checking out the guest posts written by Swanson Health Products fans and fellow bloggers who strive to stay healthy. If you'd like to contribute a post or article to the Swanson Blog, please send an email to blogs@swansonhealth.com. We'd love to hear from you!

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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5 Reasons To Eat Vegan

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 by Guest Bloggers
Happy Herbivore CookbookEating a plant-based (vegan) diet is the nation's fastest-growing food trend, and for good reason. The more vegan meals we eat, the more benefits we will feel and bestow. Whenever someone asks me why I follow a plant-based diet, I reply, "For my health, my pocketbook, the animals, the environment and humanity."

1. Your Health
Vegan meals have 0 cholesterol (cholesterol only exists in animal products like meat, eggs, fish and dairy, there is no cholesterol in plant foods), which is great news for...Read More »

3 Steps to a Fa-la-la-la-la Fantastic Holiday!

Friday, December 9, 2011 by Guest Bloggers
L-Theanine supplementYikes! Here we sit on the brink of the hectic part of the holiday season. What you choose to do and not do, think and not think is going to affect how much “happy” goes into your Happy Holidays. Here are 3 tips to help you enjoy the season:
  1. Acknowledge that everything doesn’t have to be magazine- or TV-show-perfect. Leave the ornate centerpieces and handmade chocolate coffee cups to the images in the commercials. Accomplish what’s realistic and still enjoyable. Let the rest go. Do not judge the...
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What You Really Need to Know to Lose Weight

Thursday, December 8, 2011 by Guest Bloggers
CLA-1300 Max Potency Once you have made up your mind to shed those extra pounds the most common question is, "What is the best program?" You'll find shelf after shelf of diet guides, fad diets, and Hollywood stars promoting weight loss secrets. But here are the tried & true things to know about losing weight:

It’s not magic.
Just finding a plan isn’t the answer—it’s the sticking to it that counts. If for a second you question whether or not a program is healthy, chances are it’s not. Focus on getting...
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Tips for Fighting Those Winter Blahs!

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 by Guest Bloggers
Alive Whole Food MultiAh, the lucky ones who live in a world of sun year round. But for the rest of us, winter can really promote some “blah” sort of days…feeling run down, low on energy and just plain irritable. So what can you do?

Embrace winter – Sounds counter-intuitive perhaps, but find something good about this time of year that you can enjoy. Try a new winter sport or activity and see if it’s one that you can embrace and look forward to each year.

Take a break – While an annual vacation may not always be...
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How to Customize Your Weight Loss Shake

Tuesday, December 6, 2011 by Guest Bloggers
Metabolic Reset fiber and protein powderWeight loss shakes are a great, convenient addition to your healthy diet & exercise plan. But…day after day your taste buds may be asking for something a little different. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to customize these shakes to your liking. Especially when you use a powder instead of a pre-mixed variety. Try out the options below, all made with Nature’s Way Metabolic Reset high fiber & protein powder.
  • Iced Latte - Blend the powder with coffee & milk and a few ice cubes. Try the chocolate...
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3 Cleansing Myths Debunked

Monday, December 5, 2011 by Guest Bloggers
Whole Body Cleanse SystemA good, natural cleanse is a realignment with what’s healthy in life—a healthy diet, a chance to slow down a bit from our too fast, overly-processed lifestyle (or after times of overindulgence, such as the holiday season). There are some misconceptions about cleanses, though … and we’re debunking them right here!

Myth #1: A cleanse means no solid food.
Reality: Actually, you’ll probably be adding foods to your diet. All you have to give up is the stuff you probably know isn’t good for you...Read More »

Children’s Immune Health Supplements for Back to School Time

Friday, August 12, 2011 by Guest Bloggers
This week on the Swanson Health Blog, we’re thrilled to have the folks at Enzymatic Therapy helping us out with some tips for children’s health, vitamins and supplements for kids and child nutrition. Be sure to stay tuned all week long (hint: sign up by email for blog updates)


Kids, back to school, and the immune system are a notorious trio. Keeping your children healthy for the new school year is a must, but which supplements (in addition to a healthy diet) do your kids really need to support...Read More »

The 3 Children’s Digestive Supplements Every Parent Should Know About

Thursday, August 11, 2011 by Guest Bloggers
This week on the Swanson Health Blog, we’re thrilled to have the folks at Enzymatic Therapy helping us out with some tips for children’s health, vitamins and supplements for kids and child nutrition. Be sure to stay tuned all week long (hint: sign up by email for blog updates) Today we also have a special giveaway...2 winners will be picked!


Getting your child to eat healthy is a challenge all on its own, trying to avoid those days when there have been too many treats consumed. Luckily there are a...Read More »