Daily Health Tips update for April 26:
Flaxseeds are high in phytoestrogrens, in particular lignans,
compounds that are similar to estrogen. In a Mayo Clinic study,
women who ate 1½ ounces of flaxseed every day for six weeks had a
50% reduction in the number of hot flashes and a 57% reduction in
their severity. The women who ate the flaxseed also reported less
joint and muscle pain, fewer chills and less sweating. Flaxseeds
are also a natural source of insoluble fiber, which can promote
weight...
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Daily Health Tips update for January 16:
Often overlooked and passed over in favor of other
foods, these six foods can improve your diet and optimize your
health. From promoting healthy blood pressure already within the
normal range to supporting weight loss, take a look at the power of
these secret health foods:
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Celery has been shown to help maintain healthy
blood pressure. Doctors at the Hypertension Institute at St. Thomas
Hospital in Nashville found that patients who ate 4 sticks of
celery...
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Dr.
Oz was back, this time touting brown seaweed as a helpful weight
loss supplement. On a recent episode of "
The Dr. Oz Show," he demonstrated
how brown seaweed supplements might help make weight loss more
efficient, speeding up the natural, healthy thermogenic (fat
burning) process.
Being the Holiday season and all, I have definitely been indulging
a bit more than I should. Anyone else? There seems to be an endless
supply of cookies and treats around every corner here at the
office. Dr. Oz'...
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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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It’s that time of year again! Time to hang
your Christmas lights, bake some treats and get to work on your
holiday shopping list. We here at Swanson Health Products encourage
you to consider giving practical gifts this year; gifts that can
have a positive impact on your family and friends’ health and
wellness.
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Organic Food Gift Baskets: Make up a gift
basket of your favorite healthy
foods from SwansonVitamins.com. Our prices are better than your
local health food store (and we have a better...
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Daily Health Tips update for November 1:
Apple cider vinegar is the fermented juice from crushed apples. It
contains vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C, biotin, folic acid, niacin and
pantothenic acid. It also offers small amounts of minerals
including sodium, phosphorous, potassium, calcium, iron and
magnesium.
Natural health practitioners often use apple cider vinegar to treat
osteoporosis, promote weight loss, leg cramps and pain, upset
stomach, sore throats, sinus problems, high blood pressure...
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Naturally
Diva, the new natural health and beauty line from Chris Linnares,
is now available at SwansonVitamins.com. This new
line is amazing because it works on two levels: natural products
for a healthy body and daily affirmations for a healthy mind. I
would love for everyone to experience these innovative products and
now one deserving diva will win a few of my favorites!
Last week, I was fortunate to have had coffee with Chris Linnares,
renowned Brazilian psychotherapist and founder of the Na...
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Daily Health Tips update for October 2:
Successful weight management requires a healthy diet and exercise
program. While supplements can’t provide a quick fix, they can help
support weight loss when used as part of a healthy lifestyle. The
following supplements have weight loss evidence behind them.
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Calcium – Not just for bone health, calcium
may also help you lose fat while preserving muscle.
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Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) - This
fatty acid found in dairy products and red meat can help you...
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Daily Health Tips update for June 28:
Struggling to manage your cholesterol? If you want to try natural
options for cholesterol support before resorting to medication, try
adding these four foods to your healthy diet to see if you get
results:
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Oats – The soluble fiber of oats helps
decrease bad LDL levels. Adults should get 25 grams of fiber daily;
1.5 cups of oatmeal delivers 3 grams.
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Nuts – Most nuts are high in vitamins,
minerals and good monounsaturated fats. Try adding 1oz of...
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Daily Health Tips update for June 21:
Whether you’re trying to lose weight, maintain weight loss or adopt
a healthier lifestyle, watching your beverages is a must. Because
it doesn’t involve sitting down at a table or chewing, most of us
don’t pay much attention to the liquids we pour into our bodies,
but we should! Take a look at five of the worst offenders:
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Juice drinks – Most are loaded with sugar;
choose only those labeled 100% juice.
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Whipped coffee drinks – They can contain up to
800 calories...
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