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Niacin, No-Flush Niacin & Niacinamide - What's the Difference?
A question I get asked frequently is about niacin and what forms to take. It does seem confusing, especially when using the correct chemical names. Let's start with what niacin really is. The Composition of Niacin Niacin (nicotinic acid) is actually vitamin B3 and is naturally found in avocados, whole grains, legumes, eggs, milk, fish, organ meats and peanuts. It is an important component...
Post on Wed, Jul 12, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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Lunch Today: Peach, Grapefruit and Avocado on Arugula
Peach season has started. We buy them by the basket and they do not last long. And although our favorite way to enjoy them is just to wash and bite right in, peaches make a nutritious and colorful addition to many recipes. Peaches contain a concentrated dose of...
Post on Tue, Jul 11, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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First Aid Kit for the Summer
Maybe it was the 100th mosquito bite, or the sunburned shoulders, or the scraped knee, but this past weekend's calamities were a good reminder that I should have a better stocked first aid kit for the summer at my cottage. I had become lax as the kids got...
Post on Wed, Jul 05, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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5 Nutrients for Healthy and Glowing Skin
Glowing, dewy skin is what most of us aspire to, especially in the summer. But with the change of season, there is usually a change in your skin, too. Your skin is your largest living organ and it relies on vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, as well as proteins,...
Post on Mon, Jun 26, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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Double Your Weight Loss With a Plant-Based Diet
There’s one question that nearly everyone wants answered: which diet will really help me maintain a healthy weight? New research presented this week from the Physicians Committee’s Hana Kahleova, MD, PhD, at the American Diabetes Association’s 77th Scientific Sessions finds a plant-based vegetarian diet is the...
Post on Wed, Jun 21, 2017 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
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Lunch Today: Quinoa Spring Salad
It's the last day of spring and this spring salad is the perfect way to welcome summer. It is light, fresh tasting and depending on where you live, uses many in-season vegetables. This is a great recipe for a potluck or barbecue. Cooking the quinoa beforehand makes this...
Post on Tue, Jun 20, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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8 Benefits of Water Workouts
With the summer here, you may be spending more time at the beach, pool or lake. Are there benefits to working out in the water and can you get a great water workout? Yes you can, and...
Post on Mon, Jun 19, 2017 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach
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Alternatives to NSAIDs
According to the CDC, as many as 54 million Americans have been told by their doctors that they have arthritis. Arthritis usually leads to restriction of physical activity, increasing the risks of heart disease, obesity, osteoporosis and depression. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as...
Post on Wed, Jun 14, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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Dinner Tonight: Grilled Summer Vegetables
Summer seems short enough, which means we should take every opportunity possible to spend as much time as we can in the great outdoors. So as the weather gets warmer, instead of slaving over a hot stove, try this healthy and delicious marinated vegetable medley. If you have...
Post on Tue, Jun 13, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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How to Choose a Natural Toothpaste
Picking a toothpaste can be very confusing. With promises of minty fresh breath, stronger enamel and whiter teeth, the toothpaste industry has become very competitive. Conventional toothpastes usually contain many chemicals, from fluoride and triclosan to sodium laureth sulphate and artificial sweeteners. One segment of this industry that...
Post on Mon, Jun 12, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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Multi Collagen Protein - Chocolate
Hydrate taste great.
Love this product. I use it for my German Shepherds arthritis! Apparently the product works too good because it's always close to being sold out. I'm hoping it can stay in stock. Will continue to buy!!
Fermented Cod Liver Oil – Capsule – MSC certified
Dr Wilsons Adrenal C Formula
I have been using metagenics for many years and this is the best calcium supplement. It has helped me maintain bone strength and health.
and great product for eye support
I love this product,however,I will soon need more and you don't have any and that does not make me very happy.
I STARTED USING B1 ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO BECAUSE THE SLEEVES IN MY MIDDLE FINGERS WAS FREEZING UP AND IT WAS HARD TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE FINGER I WAS 2 WEEKS AWAY FROM HAVING A HAND SURG. IN SARASOTA FL CUT THE TENDONS WHEN A FRIEND TOLD ME ABOUT B1 AN HAVE HAD NO TROUBLE SENCE JIM
Ty I will be ordering again
All good
Works well too expensive
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