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Mother's Day Giveaway! (Two Ways to Win) [CLOSED]

Friday, May 4, 2012 by Ben H

 

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!

  1. Pin this blog post with the image below on Pinterest (entry option #1)
  2. 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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Raw Honey vs "Regular" Honey

Thursday, May 3, 2012 by Swanson Vitamins

Raw HoneyThere is a lot of talk today about raw honey products, which tend to be a bit more expensive than the "regular" honey you can get in any local grocery store. Many people are asking, “What’s the big difference?”

With the standard honey you find in the grocery store, there are a few standard processing steps that they are put through between the hive and the store, mostly involving filtration and pasteurization. The filtration isn’t much of an issue as that removes any bee parts (eg. broken legs or...

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Organic Whey Protein Powder: A Quick Overview

Saturday, April 21, 2012 by Health Tips

Organic Whey ProteinDaily 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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NADH Supplement Benefits for Physical & Mental Health

Monday, February 13, 2012 by Swanson Vitamins
NADH SupplementNicotinamide 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...Read More »

Top Five Reasons Why I Love Working at Swanson Health Products

Sunday, February 5, 2012 by Tara Kessler

TaraShortly 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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10 Foods You Should Always Keep on Hand

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Health Tips
organic almondsDaily 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.
  • 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.
  • Bananas are natural sources of potassium and fiber and are great on their own, over...
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Soothe Sore, Scratchy Throats Naturally

Sunday, January 15, 2012 by Health Tips
LemonDaily 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 Water
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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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5 Healthy, Practical Gifts for Christmas (or any special occasion)

Saturday, December 3, 2011 by Ben H
Organic Spice PackIt’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.

  1. 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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Do-It-Yourself Exfoliant

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by Health Tips
raw honeyDaily 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.
  • 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.
  • Binder: Choose from honey, water or organic liquid soap. Add 1 cup.
  • Moisturizer:...
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