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WE'VE MOVED!

Ben H. posted an article on - May 19, 2010, 9:49 am
Well, it's been a good long run here at the Swanson Vitamins Blog, but it's time to move on...to a new URL, that is. We've upgraded the blog and now have a new web address, which means it's time to update your bookmarks, RSS feeds and email subscriptions. We will no longer be updati...
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Presidential Panel Investigates "True Burden" of Environmental Toxins

Ben H. posted an article on - May 12, 2010, 4:15 pm
Posted by Ben: “The incidence of some cancers, including some most common among children, is increasing for unexplained reasons,” said a recently released government report from the President’s Cancer Panel (PCP). Though overall cancer rates have decreased over the past few decades, as well a...
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Customer Spotlight: Meet a Vitamin Junkie!

Ben H. posted an article on - May 10, 2010, 5:00 pm
Posted by Kayla:   A long time Swanson Health Products customer and product reviewer, Darlene Roy, is featured in our latest Customer Spotlight. Darlene, along with her significant other Tim, lives in New England with their two Rottweiler dogs. Darlene is a self-proclaimed vitamin junkie. After ...
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WHAT MAKES YOU RUN?

Ben H. posted an article on - May 7, 2010, 10:58 am
Posted by Tara: Swanson Health & Fitness Expo at the 2010 Fargo Marathon is going to be better than ever! This year we want to know "What Makes You Run?" Do you run to stay in shape? Do you run to relieve stress? Do you run because you love it?   WHAT MAKES YOUR BODY RUN? Is it the complete m...
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Is Your Sweet Tooth Increasing Your Risk of Heart Disease?

Ben H. posted an article on - May 5, 2010, 9:26 am
Posted by Ben: According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), added sugar is doing more than just packing on the pounds. Researchers discovered that all the sweetness is associated with several cardiovascular disease risk factors, including lower le...
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Are Crash Diets Really That Bad For You?

Ben H. posted an article on - May 3, 2010, 4:10 pm
Posted by Ben: There are two times a year when people decide that losing weight is imperative...immediately. One of those times is coming up next month, when the unofficial start of summer kicks off with a wave of crash diets, detox diets and whole-body cleanses. The swimsuit season is second only ...
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Vitamin D Benefits: Can It Help Prevent Diabetes?

Ben H. posted an article on - Apr 29, 2010, 8:12 am
Posted by Ben: It seems there’s nothing Vitamin D can’t do. It’s becoming the kryptonite to all serious diseases. A 2009 review published by researchers from Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing concluded that an adequate intake of vitamin D may prevent or delay the on...
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Are Common Medical Treatments Effective?

Ben H. posted an article on - Apr 26, 2010, 4:08 pm
Posted by Ben: The main reason most people choose modern medicine over other options is because they believe modern medicine is scientifically proven. That is, they trust the methods and treatments prescribed by their doctors are validated and proven effective...even safe. But is that really the ca...
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A Stunning Snapshot of Spontaneous Rejuvenation

Ben H. posted an article on - Apr 23, 2010, 12:00 pm
Posted by Raena Morgan: Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility, published in 2009 by Ellen J. Langer Ph.D, gives a riveting account of a total turn-around in health for a group of elderly gentleman—in just one week! Early in her career, 1979 to be exact, Langer put together...
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3 Reasons to Always Read Food Labels

Ben H. posted an article on - Apr 21, 2010, 2:23 pm
Posted by Ben: Today’s post combines two widely known clichés: knowledge is power and you are what you eat. The thing about clichés is that they become overused often because they hold so much truth. These two stand atop the list of dead-on accurate truisms.   1) “Tell me what you eat, I...
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The Best Food is Grown in Your Own Backyard

Ben H. posted an article on - Apr 16, 2010, 3:01 pm
Posted by Kayla: I grew up on a farm, and while I may have failed at being a farmer (I’ve never driven a tractor or willingly set foot in a barn), there are a few things I learned to appreciate about my upbringing. One of the best things about farm life is farm food. From fresh-picked strawberrie...
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5 Toxic Products You Should Live Without

Ben H. posted an article on - Apr 14, 2010, 5:20 pm
Posted by Ben: We are a country founded on capitalism, a.k.a. consumerism. So it’s hard to listen to someone say that there are things we should go without. We’re used to buying the latest and greatest products, even though many times those products are harmful to our health. Today, I’ll show...
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I Remember Mama But Will Mama Remember Me?

Ben H. posted an article on - Apr 12, 2010, 10:01 am
Posted by Raena Morgan: There was a very touching and tender TV show in the 1950’s called “I Remember Mama,” as told through the eyes of a loving daughter looking back on her childhood. As a little girl in that era I watched the show every week. When I recently got the call to hurry home beca...
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Do You Suffer from Intermittent Explosive Disorder?

Ben H. posted an article on - Apr 9, 2010, 12:36 pm
Posted by Ben: I have to tread lightly with today’s topic as I have family members who are in the mental health profession. No, they’re not prescription drug users (or pushers). They’re counselors. But the potential risk of offending them is less than the degree of astonishment I experienced ...
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Cut Your Risk of Dying from Heart Disease by 60%

Ben H. posted an article on - Apr 7, 2010, 8:58 am
Posted by Ben: Good news for those of you who have an hour or so to spare a few days a week. In that short amount of time, you could reduce your risk of early heart-disease-related death by as much as 60%, according to a study published in the American Journal of Medicine. Kind of gives new meaning...
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Profit Before Health—20% of Chemicals Are Hidden from You AND Officials

Ben H. posted an article on - Apr 5, 2010, 1:46 pm
Posted by Ben: In case you missed the January 4th edition of “The Washington Post,” let me fill you in on a shocking report written by staff reporter Lyndsey Layton. In her article, Layton explores a little-known law enacted in 1976 that allows manufacturers to hold secret “any information th...
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What Supplements Should I Take? See What Dr. Oz Recommends

Ben H. posted an article on - Apr 2, 2010, 12:32 pm
Posted by Ben: Every once in a while, we hear the questions “What supplements should I start with?” or “What are the most important supplements to take?” You can find different answers depending on where you look. But in each of those differing opinions, you’ll almost always find three ke...
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Want to Help Us Fight Child Malnutrition?

Ben H. posted an article on - Mar 31, 2010, 3:50 pm
Posted by Ben: It’s been over two months since the devastating earthquake hit the small island nation of Haiti. Millions of people are still displaced, including countless children who are now at risk of illness and disease due to malnutrition. Swanson Health Products is hoping you will help us i...
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What Is D-Ribose?

Ben H. posted an article on - Mar 29, 2010, 3:59 pm
Posted by Ben: D-Ribose (or just ribose) plays an important role in our bodies. Those who use ribose supplements swear by them, and they are a favorite of many elite athletes. But what this simple sugar is most known for isn’t the only trick it has up its sleeve.   D-Ribose: The BasicsA simp...
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Three Reasons to Try Juicing

Ben H. posted an article on - Mar 26, 2010, 1:50 pm
Posted by Ben: It might be time to hit the juice! No, not the kind that got Mark McGuire in hot water—the real kind from fruits and vegetables (mostly veggies). If you’ve ever talked with someone who routinely juices, you know how passionately they believe in the health benefits of raw juice. O...
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'Tis The Season, Allergy Season That Is: 5 Steps to Healthier Immune Response

Ben H. posted an article on - Mar 24, 2010, 11:14 am
By Dr. James Chandler, ND: Ahhhh… spring time is finally here.  We all look forward to the warmer temperatures, sunny days and outdoor activities like cook-outs, long walks and picnics at the park.  On the down side, many of us have to do battle with allergies and sinus congestion, inflammation...
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$940 Billion Health Care Bill Passed by the House: 3 Questions for You

Ben H. posted an article on - Mar 22, 2010, 1:48 pm
Posted by Ben: The House of Representatives passed what is being called by some a “sweeping overhaul” of American health care. Others view it as a travesty, a failure by Congress to listen to the American people. For those, there still may be time to get your voice heard.   The House bill ...
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Cordyceps, Reishi, Maitake and Shiitake: 4 Magic Mushrooms

Ben H. posted an article on - Mar 19, 2010, 1:25 pm
Posted by Ben: In natural health—or more precisely, in Ancient Chinese Medicine—there are a few healing mushrooms that have been used for centuries to treat a wide array of illnesses. Cordyceps, Reishi, Maitake and Shiitake mushrooms are the basic four you should know about, so let’s take a c...
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Why Vitamin D is Essential to Your Health—New Findings Reveal Key Factor

Ben H. posted an article on - Mar 16, 2010, 4:45 pm
Posted by Ben: Vitamin D, AKA the “Sunshine Vitamin,” was getting a lot of attention a few months ago during the swine flu scare. Now, new research from a group of Danish scientists is pointing to very real benefits of vitamin D in regard to immune health.   They discovered that vitamin D ...
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