Part 1 of this series discussed how looking for an appropriate expiration date and the form of the minerals used in a supplement could give you some clues as to the supplement quality. Here are a couple other tell-tale signs of a good and poor quality product. (more…)
There have been several disturbing stories in the news lately about the poor quality of many supplements sold over the counter. The extent of the problem is highlighted by the places where these products are sold, including Wal-Mart, Walgreens, GNC, Target, CVS Pharmacy and Rite Aid. (more…)
The New York Attorney General’s Office has accused four major retailers – GNC, Wal-Mart, Walgreens and Target – of selling fraudulent and potentially dangerous herbal supplements after conducting testing on 78 products. They found that four out of five products did not contain ANY of the herbs listed on the labels. Once more, not only did the tests show that the supplements labeled “medicinal herbs” did not contain what they said, they did contain residues of houseplants, fillers and in some cases, substances that could be dangerous to those with allergies. (more…)
Spring time is a great time to shed the accumulations of the winter months and get your body ready for the upcoming summer. This is often best accomplished by supporting the body’s natural elimination organs and promoting proper detoxification. (more…)
Depression is a major problem in the United States with over 28 million people reporting occasional depression and almost 11 million people suffering from major depression according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
Depression is also big business for drug companies, with almost 30 million people filling 164 million prescriptions each year for antidepressant medications. The unfortunate truth of this situation is that drugs don’t work for most people. (more…)
We are asked this question a lot, so I wanted to take some time to review what these two compounds are and how the body/brain uses them so it becomes clear why one is better than the other to raise serotonin levels in the brain. (more…)
Give the gift of health!
