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!
- Pin this blog post with
the image below on Pinterest (entry option #1)
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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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Daily
Health Tips update for April 21:
There are two main reasons you may be considering adding protein
powder to your next order. Either you want to lose weight or you
want to maximize your exercise and weight training. Both are good
options. Or, perhaps you simply want to supplement your protein
intake or use your shakes as a healthy snack throughout the
day.
In general, whey protein is the most popular form of powdered
protein (other types include soy, rice and pea). But if organic
whey protein...
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Nicotinamide
Adenine Dinucleotide Hydride, commonly referred to as
NADH, is one of
the few nutrients that your body uses to make ATP, which is the
source of energy at the cellular level. What that means is NADH
helps a lot of people with a natural boost for both mental and
physical energy, but the supplement benefits go so far beyond that
as well. It also plays a role in the body’s production of
neurotransmitters (certain brain chemicals) including Dopamine and
Norepinephrine, which can play a...
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Shortly after I
started working at Swanson Health Products (SHP), my team
participated in an assessment that evaluated communication
tendencies based on personality. My results showed that I am a
“Visionary: People-Oriented with a Swift Pace.” (I completely
agreed with my results—I am a very social person and I love to be
on the go.)
When I was approached to write a post about why I love working
at SHP, I knew what my five reasons were immediately. After I put
my list together, I looked back at...
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Daily
Health Tips update for January 25:
It’s hard to eat healthy or come up with healthy snacks on the fly.
To make it easier, keep a few healthy ingredients on hand. Keep
these foods in stock so you’ll always be ready to provide a
guilt-free meal or snack.
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Whole wheat tortillas with their complex carbs
can be turned into a snack by toasting with low-fat shredded cheese
or drizzling with agave syrup
and cinnamon.
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Bananas are natural sources of potassium and
fiber and are great on their own, over...
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Daily Health Tips
update for January 15:
Dry air, colds and the flu can all cause sore throats. The good
news is that sore throat remedies can be made at home, with
ingredients found in your own kitchen. Try these popular remedies
the next time you’re sounding a little hoarse.
Honey + Lemon
Find some relief by coating your throat. Honey and lemon are known
for soothing irritation. Simply blend a tablespoon of honey with
lemon in a glass of warm water.
Salt WaterGargling with salt water solutions...
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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 29:
Dry skin can make you look dull and tired, and can be especially
troublesome in the winter months. For a quick and easy homemade
exfoliant, try mixing some of these ingredients together. One from
each category is all you need.
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Exfoliant: This ingredient needs to be mildly
abrasive. Choose from
Himalayan crystal salt, baking soda, brown sugar, or ground
nuts/seeds. Add 1 ½ cup.
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Binder: Choose from honey, water or
organic liquid soap. Add 1 cup.
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Moisturizer:...
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