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...

Daily Health Tips update for April 27:

Get ready for a grim statistic: if current nutrition and exercise trends persist, up to 75% of men and 52% of women will have Type II diabetes or prediabetes by 2020, according to researchers at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Here are 6 ways to help prevent becoming part of that statistic:

• Hit the gym and boost your lean muscle mass. Do 30 minutes of cardio 5 times a week and incorporate resistance training into your weekly exercise...

Daily Health Tips update for April 25:

1. Vitamin C—2,000 mg of vitamin C can cut histamine levels (which trigger allergy symptoms) by up to 40%, improving breathing and your airway.
2. Butterbur—Taking 100 mg daily of this herbal extract can improve nasal airflow by cutting down leukotriene, a compound that kick-starts many allergic reactions.
3. Green Tea—Drink a cup of tea. It delivers EGCG, an antioxidant that blocks production of histamine and immunoglobulin E, both of which trigger allergy symptoms.
4. Wea...

Daily Health Tips update for March 20:

While your strands of hair are really just dead protein fibers, your hair follicles under your scalp are very much alive. These follicles need nutrients like any other part of your body. Protein, carbs, EFAs, vitamins B6 and B12, biotin, and iron are all important for healthy hair.

Stress, illnesses and hormone imbalances can also affect your hair in a negative way, which is why some women do tend to lose their hair in high stress times. Female hormones...

Daily Health Tips update for March 13:

There are some days that we feel angry, anxious, or just plain unhappy. Try one of these seven foods to lift your spirits:

1. Whole Grains. If you’re feeling hungry and angry, these dense carbs will help increase serotonin, a mood enhancer. Try brown rice or beans.
2. Leafy Greens. For those down in the dumps days, the B vitamin folate can help break down homocysteine, which may be linked to depression. Other great sources of folate are beans, citrus fruits and...

Daily Health Tips update for March 12:

Taking care of your skin isn’t just about moisturizing your face and quitting smoking. It’s also about stress, what you eat, and what you do. Follow these 7 easy tips to keep your skin looking fresh.

1. Wash your face before bed. Not only will you rid your face of makeup, you’ll also remove dirt and bacteria to prevent your skin from becoming irritated and clogging your pores. Use a gentle face wash.
2. Use sunscreen. Slathering on SPF 30 every day will help...

Daily Health Tips update for March 7:

To get your day off to a good start, it’s important to eat a healthy breakfast that will keep you satisfied. Instead of sugary cereal or carb- and fat-laden bagel and cream cheese, try two eggs instead.

Eggs are packed with protein, which will keep you full longer. They also contain a B vitamin called choline, which may improve your nervous system function and cardio health. Eggs are also a great way to get extra protein for workouts, which helps muscle repair...

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...

Daily Health Tips update for March 3:

If you’ve been feeling listless, tired and zapped of energy, try these natural remedies today!

1. Try incorporating yellows, oranges and light purples into areas where you spend your days; these colors are associated with a healthy mood.
2. Sit near a light box for 45 minutes to an hour a day. These boxes simulate sunlight, which increases vitamin D and serotonin in your body.
3. Natural scents such as lemon, orange, peppermint or cinnamon can increase your positive...

Daily Health Tips update for March 2:

It seems that the word on the street is that starchy vegetables are bad for your waistline. But don’t cut potatoes out of your diet just yet. While processed potatoes (chips, French fries and hashbrowns) contain too many calories and too much fat, baked or boiled potatoes are good for you. A small baked potato (with the skin) has only 128 calories, and is a great source of potassium and vitamin C. It’s also high in fiber, which can make you feel full longer.