Womens Health Supplement

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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Horny Goat Weed Reviews: Could It Promote Your Passions?

Monday, April 30, 2012 by Health Tips

Horny Goat Weed ComplexDaily Health Tips update for April 30:

As the story goes, horny goat weed got its name after a farmer noticed his goats became a bit more amorous after grazing in a particular field with a particular plant growing along the hillside. In other words, it does what the name implies. But does it really work?

An herbal supplement, horny goat weed has been a go-to formula for Chinese herbalists as a natural means to fuel the sexual energy of both men and women. And according to the reviews, yes, it...

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Can Women Take Saw Palmetto?

Thursday, April 19, 2012 by Health Tips

Daily Health Tips update for April 19:

Saw PalmettoSaw Palmetto is a widely known herbal supplement for men’s health. It is used traditionally to help support a healthy prostate. But is it safe for women? Would there be any benefit for women using saw palmetto?

The short answer is yes, saw palmetto is perfectly safe for both men and women to take. However, women wouldn’t get as much of a benefit as men would, as women obviously don’t have prostates. But aside from prostate health benefits, saw palmetto is...

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Borage Oil's Health Benefits for Skin

Thursday, March 15, 2012 by Swanson Vitamins

Borage OilBorage Oil is one of the best Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) supplements for skin health. It has one of the highest quantities of GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid) compared to other supplements and that is one of the main EFAs that is directly beneficial for nourishing the skin.

Many people take Borage Oil as one of their main EFA products because of the natural health benefits for skin along with Fish Oil and/or Flax Oil for general health support. But there are also many women that take Borage Oil for...

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Swanson Customer Spotlight: Meet JoAnn A.!

Monday, March 5, 2012 by Kayla M


When someone lists exercising as one of their favorite hobbies, you know they’re dedicated to their health. And that’s exactly the person JoAnn A. is. She’s the latest Swanson shopper to be featured in the Swanson Customer Spotlight. A 58-year-old administrative assistant, JoAnn lives in Howard Beach, New York. Mom to an adult son and adult daughter, JoAnn shares her home with her dachshund, Audrey, and American shorthair, Annie.

JoAnn’s interest in health first began in the 1970s. Today...

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3 Natural Ways to Relieve Menopause

Friday, January 20, 2012 by Health Tips
Daily Health Tips update for January 20:

New studies released show promising help for women who suffer from the symptoms of menopause. Check out these three ways women can ease menopause symptoms naturally:
  1. Red Clover. A supplement that delivered 80 milligrams of red clover isoflavones was shown to substantially reduce hot flashes, night sweats and overall menopausal symptom intensity in postmenopausal women.
  2. Valerian. 30% of postmenopausal women who took two capsules of 530 mg each for a month...
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Multiple Vitamins for Seniors & Other Age Groups

Thursday, January 5, 2012 by Swanson Vitamins
Multiple Vitamin for SeniorsMultiple vitamin complexes (a.k.a. multivitamins) are seemingly the main staple of supplements that even most doctors recommend for the general population, but there is such a wide variety available. There are your everyday multivitamins that are good for anyone over 18, there are children’s and teen’s multivitamins for those under 18, there are gender-specific multivitamins for men and women, and even multiples for seniors... but what’s really the big deal with each one?

Going from the bottom...

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Why Would a Woman Take Horny Goat Weed?

Thursday, November 10, 2011 by Health Tips
Daily Health Tips update for November 10:horny goat weed

This natural health supplement is most commonly linked to its use for male sexual dysfunction. It elevates mood, energy and feelings of arousal by altering hormone levels, including estrogen. Because of its connection to estrogen, it can be used to prevent bone loss in post-menopausal women.

Another traditional medicinal use for horny goat weed is in fighting fatigue. Again, this is because of its mood and energy enhancing properties. Because people react...Read More »

Be a Diva! Pamper Yourself with Today's Giveaway! [CLOSED]

Thursday, October 13, 2011 by Tara Kessler

Naturally DivaNaturally 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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What is Good for Hot Flashes?

Sunday, October 9, 2011 by Vitamins and Supplements FAQs
Question: I have tried black cohosh by itself. I have tried a product called transitions (worked somewhat), and also one of your brands that can't remember the name of. Now I am trying maca and the hot flashes are more frequent need more really good options...
menopause essentials

For starters, Maca supplements aren't really designed for hormonal support (i.e. monthly cycles and the transition into menopause), it’s more for sexual health and vitality. For hormonal support, a couple of our most popular options would...
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