Health in the Fast-Lane

The aroma of muffins filling your home is almost therapeutic on a cool fall day.  I have three recipes I regularly make at home, but I’m only going to share one with you today.  Watch for the other two recipes to be posted throughout the rest of the month.

I always make my muffins in a mini-muffin pan, that way I get “double the muffins.”  The mini-muffin size is perfect when you pair a muffin with a piece of fruit, yogurt or organic raw nuts.  It’s also the perfect size for my kids if they...Read More »

During the school year, my kids spend the majority of their day at school.  They start off their day having breakfast at school with their friends and end their busy day with after school activities.  In response to some complaints from my kids this year, I have put together a list of my favorites to save them from a long day with dry hands or lips, dirty glasses, or a raging appetite.

Swanson Premium Hand & Foot Therapy Cream - Classrooms sometimes have hand sanitizers, sanitizing wipes and hand...Read More »

September is Fruit and Veggies – More Matters Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a website that provides a wealth of information regarding fruits and vegetables: benefits, recipes, serving sizes, daily intake, budget tips, and even a fruit and vegetable of the month! Check out the website and explore everything it has to offer.

Almost everyone can increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables. We can probably all eat a wider variety of fruits and vegetables too....Read More »

The summer days are over, and it’s time to switch gears and get back into the school routine.  Back to school is the perfect time to emphasize healthy habits, such as healthy snacks, healthy meals, and taking vitamins and supplements. We did our traditional school shopping for supplies and clothes, but I also made sure to stock up on natural health supplies for my kids.

Here is my family's list of top health supplements:

Nature's Plus Animal Parade Multivitamin - A comprehensive multivitamin and...Read More »

Consumer Reports' September 2010 issue features an article entitled “Dangerous Supplements”. This CR article includes testimonials of adulterated products, 12 supplements to avoid, 12 supplements you should consider, and how consumers can research health and nutrition supplements. The media has had a blast reporting this news story, and it is disappointing, to say the least, to see how one-sided some of the reporting has been.  

Every year thousands of people get sick from eating...Read More »

The Center for Science in the Public Interest released a concerning study regarding a link between artificial dyes and hyperactivity in children, as well as allergies. 

Take a close look at the food labels in your home.  Do you see ingredients such as Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6? You’d be surprised where you would find it. While some companies are turning to more natural ways to color foods and beverages, several companies still use artificial dyes.  They might make your food look nice, but...

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A liquid vitamin D source is very convenient. With no pills to swallow, its easy to take. But the Food and Drug Administration recently alerted the public that some liquid Vitamin D dropper products could lead to excessive dosing of Vitamin D in infants.  Some of the droppers may hold more than 400 IU of vitamin D per dropper, and this could lead to incorrectly giving a larger amount of vitamin D to infants.

As a parent, buying high-quality, affordable vitamins and supplements for your infant...

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The sunshine vitamin has been making headlines for quite some time.  Vitamin D plays a critical role in the overall health of our bodies, especially our bones.  Whether you are young or old, vitamin D should be included in your supplement routine.

A new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology concluded that vitamin D supplements are the safest way to increase your vitamin D levels.  The study focused on estimated vitamin D production from the sun (the most basic...

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My daughter wanted a spa themed party to celebrate her 9th birthday.  I began searching online for activities that we could do, but was disappointed when a lot of the websites suggested going to dollar stores to buy cheap products.  The vast majority of the dollar stores' products contain chemicals, dyes and synthetic ingredients. With some research and creativity, I came up with natural health supplies from Swanson Health Products. 

Bath Salts:  We started off the party by making homemade bath...

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