Nutrition with Vegetarian Style

Whether it's a resolution you set for January, or a goal you hope to reach during the upcoming year (mine is to fit in my wedding dress in a couple of months!), now is the time to make this year of your life a healthier one.

The first step is to take a look at what your diet and health have been like for the last 12 months. Think about questions like these and write down your answers in a notebook so that you can look back at them again a year from now:

• How does your weight compare with a year...Read More »

To showcase some of our newest products, we're doing 10 days of Holiday Giveaways. Each weekday for the last 2 weeks in December, we're giving away 10 new products to 1 lucky winner! To get entered to win, you'll have to answer one quick question, which will be found at the end of each day's post. There will also be a link that will take you to our Facebook page where you will need to post your answer to be entered into that day's contest. Winners will be chosen at random and announced the next... Read More »

To showcase some of our newest products, we're doing 10 days of Holiday Giveaways. Each weekday for the last 2 weeks in December, we're giving away 10 new products to 1 lucky winner! To get entered to win, you'll have to answer one quick question, which will be found at the end of each day's post. There will also be a link that will take you to our Facebook page where you will need to post your answer to be entered into that day's contest. Winners will be chosen at random and announced the next... Read More »

Ok, I admit it. I am a major chocoholic! BUT, I like to focus on the positive: Cacao — from which chocolate is made — is chock-full of organic foods benefits thanks to its bevy of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Small amounts of dark chocolate can be part of a natural health diet. The problem? Most commercial chocolate is loaded with junk — trans fats, fillers, emulsifiers and sugar. These things far outweigh any of cacao's natural health benefits.

So what are we to do? Make our own... Read More »

Have you noticed all the pink around lately? National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention and cure. The campaign also offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer.

As well as providing a platform for breast cancer charities to raise awareness of their work and of the disease, BCAM...Read More »

Hippocrates once said:  “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Now, food is causing the number one health problem in America.  

Obese people die 8-10 years sooner than those of normal-weight, similar to smokers, and they are more likely to develop diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Obesity is a burden on health systems, with healthcare expenditure for an obese person at least 25% higher than for someone of normal weight.

Changes in food supply and eating habits,...Read More »

If supporting your best natural health is a priority, it’s important to look at all aspects of what that means. Growing up, taking vitamins and health supplements was a daily ritual for me and my six siblings. Getting enough physical activity was never an issue.  When you have a huge backyard and enough people in the family for a full team of pretty much any sport, the possibilities are endless! We sat down each night as a family for a home-cooked meal. With my dad being a Chiropractor, natural...Read More »

In my last blog entry, I mentioned that September is National Cholesterol Education Month.  It serves as a great reminder for all of us to be monitoring our cholesterol levels and to be focusing on natural cholesterol support. Today we are focusing on the positive side - raising HDL!
 
While most of the emphasis is put on lowering cholesterol levels, it is equally important to raise certain cholesterol levels. I’m sure you’ve heard of your “good” cholesterol and “bad” cholesterol. All cholesterol...Read More »

Did you know that September is National Cholesterol Education Month? It’s a great time to get your cholesterol checked and get educated on the importance of healthy cholesterol levels.

Everyone age 20 and older should have their cholesterol measured at least once every 5 years. This blood test is done after a 9- to 12-hour fast and gives information about your:

• Total cholesterol 
     -Desirable level: Less than 200 mg/dL
• LDL (bad) cholesterol--the main source of cholesterol buildup and...Read More »

As summer comes to an end and the fall weather rolls in, I can’t think of anything better than snuggling up with a blanket and a hot cup of tea. Luckily, we have a wide variety of tea to choose from at Swanson Health Products. The choices are extensive, whether you’re looking for a caffeinated boost or a soothing drink, fruity flavored or minty, something sweet or just good old fashioned green tea.  If you’re looking for a place to buy organic tea, you’ve found it! (Not to mention the...Read More »