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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 updating this site with new content. All... Continue reading

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 as mortality, about 41% of Americans will still be diagnosed with some form of cancer in... Continue reading

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 seeing family members struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, Darlene wanted to live a more natural life... Continue reading

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 levels of HDL cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol) and higher levels of triglycerides in the blood.... Continue reading

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 to New Year’s as a time when otherwise healthy,... Continue reading

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 onset of diabetes and reduce complications for those who have already been diagnosed.... Continue reading

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 case? A 2007 study calls it all into question. The British Medical Journal’s “Clinical... Continue reading

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 a study to see if going back in time, say... Continue reading

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 strawberries in early summer... Continue reading

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 you five toxic products that you should definitely live... Continue reading

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 because my mother was... Continue reading

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 when I read about the potential updates to the Diagnostic and... Continue reading

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 to “killing... Continue reading

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 that could harm their bottom line.” Did you know that there... Continue reading

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 key nutrients. And as the following video shows, even Dr. Oz... Continue reading

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 in the fight against child malnutrition and deliver needed vitamins and... Continue reading

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. Once you start, it usually doesn’t take long... Continue reading

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, pain and infections with sneezing and coughing and wheezing. Seasonal... Continue reading

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 still has a long ways to go before... Continue reading

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 plays a crucial role in activating human defenses,... Continue reading

Posted by Ben: I love pizza. I admit it. I’d much rather order a large pepperoni, sausage and banana pepper pizza (thin crust of course—got to watch those carbs!) than sit down to a meal of fresh fruits and veggies. And it’s not just the taste that I prefer. The cost of pizza and other junk foods is so much... Continue reading