Supplements for Health

The Himalayan Herb That Could Boost Brain Function

Saturday, May 19, 2012 by Health Tips

Daily Health Tips update for May 19:

In the far reaches of the Himalayas lies a curious substance known as shilajit. What is shilajit exactly? It’s an organic element formed through a long process of decomposition of certain plants through the action of microorganisms. Shilajit is receiving some attention in Western medical circles due to the fact that it is proving itself to be a potent dietary supplement.

So, what makes shilajit special and important for you to know about? It’s the fact that it...

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The Benefits of Flaxseed Oil

Friday, May 18, 2012 by Health Tips

Daily Health Tips update for May 18:

Flaxseed Oil is a plant oil (also known as Linseed Oil) and is highly recommended for general well-being and whole body nutrition. It contains omega-6 and omega-9 essential fatty acids, B vitamins, potassium, lecithin, magnesium, fiber, protein and zinc and also provides approximately 50% more omega-3 oils than what you could get from taking fish oil, minus that "fishy" after taste that doesn’t appeal to many people.

In fact, some experts believe that it could...

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Can Coconut Oil Boost Thyroid Function? (VIDEO)

Monday, May 14, 2012 by Lee Swanson

Dear Friends and Valued Customers:

The video here, from iHealthTube.com, features Dr. Bruce Fife. Dr. Fife is the foremost authority on coconut oil. A licensed naturopath and certified nutritionist, he is the author of The Coconut Oil Miracle, The Coconut Lover’s Cookbook, and many more titles that enlighten readers about a variety of dietary practices that enhance health and well-being.

This brief video, just under 2 minutes, explains how coconut oil can be employed to promote optimal...

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Where Are Swanson Vitamins Made?

Saturday, May 12, 2012 by Vitamins and Supplements FAQs
Question: I have just ordered my first supplements from Swanson's. Could you please tell me where they are manufactured.
 

 

Thank you for the question. The answer really varies from product to product. The reason for this is really very simple:  no single location in the world is able to produce all the ingredients needed to manufacture the thousands of products we offer. It’s simply not possible to source everything from one place.… Flax requires colder growing conditions (like in Canada) while...

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Swanson Ultra Prostate Supplement Approved by ConsumerLab.com

Friday, May 11, 2012 by Kayla M

Prostate formulaIn a recent review of saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol, Swanson Ultra Saw Palmetto Combo (SWU013 and SWU180) was given an “Approved” rating by ConsumerLab.com. In independent testing, ConsumerLab.com evaluated saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol products to determine whether they possessed the amounts of the key plant compounds shown on their labels. Products were also tested for potential contamination and for their ability to properly break apart.

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Glucomannan: What Dosage Do You Need for Weight Loss Support?

Thursday, May 10, 2012 by Swanson Vitamins

Glucomanna Konjac RootGlucomannan, also called Konjac (What Is Konjac Root Fiber?), has a host of health benefits: it's a great source of fiber, may help with cholesterol support (for numbers already in the normal range), and it can even promote blood sugar support… but how much should you take?

Whenever you’re looking at weight loss from a supplement, it gets to be a tough question since the body chemistry and the diet will play a role in the answer. But there are some guidelines that can be followed. The RDA for...

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This Amino Acid Is "The Miracle Molecule"

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 by Lee Swanson

Dear Friends,

If you’ve clicked through from our email, thank you. If you’ve stumbled upon this post yourself, you’re in luck. This is the first in my four-part series sharing the incredible, informative videos available on iHealthTube.com.

In this video, Dr. Alex Schauss discusses what he calls The Miracle Molecule. It’s a simple amino acid, but its effects on the body are complex, comprehensive and critical to many of our most important life functions.

Imagine your heart not beating as necessary....

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Spring Cleaning for Your Body

Sunday, May 6, 2012 by Health Tips

 

Daily Health Tips update for May 6:

It’s important to give your liver and digestive system a rest once in a while by cutting out irritants like meats, processed foods, dairy, sugar, alcohol, caffeine and gluten in favor of detoxifying liquids and raw, whole foods. So, after a long winter of stockpiling carbs, heavy meats and possibly a little too much alcohol, spring is the perfect time to kick your body into high gear and rid yourself of the toxins you’ve accumulated with a cleanse. If you’ve...

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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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Vitamin B12? Vitamin B12? Bingo!

Thursday, May 3, 2012 by Health Tips

 

Daily Health Tips update for May 3:

The vitamin B12 bandwagon has been cruising along at a steady speed for some time now, but it might be time to start putting your money where your mouth is and take a gamble on the health benefits of this amazing vitamin.

  • Pick me up. Vitamin B12 may help alleviate depression by working with a compound that makes serotonin, which gives the brain an all over good feeling.
  • Sing me a lullaby. B12 can also help increase melatonin, the hormone responsible for you...
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