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One of the most common issues our customers deal with is cramps. Cramps are the result of a very normal process gone wrong. Our muscles are constantly contracting and relaxing so efficiently we barely notice. When they mess up, it grabs our attention REAL quick. In order for a muscle to contract and relax successfully, …
Hydration: Natural (And Cheap) Treatment For Cramps Read More »
If you’ve followed us for some time, you can probably already tell we are not very big fans of fad diets here at Woodstock Vitamins. Diets ultimately aren’t sustainable. Fad diets often deprive your body of essential vitamins and minerals. Whatever weight you do lose will most likely come back—with a vengeance—when your diet is over. It’s …
I’m not a fan of resolutions. I ranted about it 1 year ago. Wellness resolutions never stick for people because it just becomes too much at once. Supplement regimens become a complicated hodgepodge of this or that miracle fix. Whatever new “thing” is blasted over the blogosphere and social media has to be read, processed, and …
Toss Out Your Resolutions! 3 Simple Rules for the New Year (or any time, really) Read More »
Bone broth is the newest health trend sweeping blogs and supplement stores. Here at Woodstock Vitamins we’re big fans of bone broth slow cooked at home because it has so many great health benefits. Sadly, however the supplement industry is using this wholesome, nutritious food and creating bone broth products that have little to no …
I write this rant today, 4 weeks late, for many reasons. It’s about resolutions. I’ve made many myself as I’m sure you at home have. I made a bit of a resolution too. I’ve resolved to not let up on my vision for Woodstock Vitamins. I’m doubling down on pointing out the “fake news” of our industry …
A new research paper released yesterday highlights the health benefits of nuts if eaten every day. We can’t agree more with the findings. We are advocates of using nuts or well-made nut butter as part of a balanced meal or snack. Nuts provide a good amount of protein and good fats. Pair them with a complex carbohydrate like …
The New Year ushers in excitement, change, and endless possibility. This, coincidentally, runs parallel to the “oh my god I just ate waaaay too much” regrets and corresponding action plan to get back on track. Who’s there to cash in on your desire to be a healthier person? The quacks in the natural products industry pushing …
Recently we received some bad news. A raw material supplier who was supplying truly whole food vitamins to a few of our high-quality brands has decided to sell out. This has made us sad, so this rant will be less “ranty” and more educational. Just so we’re clear, we don’t really blame him. He built a …
We’ve slanted this month’s rant towards the pharmacy side of our business. We figured it was cool since natural practitioners are weighing in on pharmacy topics such as thyroid health and treatment. We’re calling on pharmacy to help dispel some myths. Ah, the thyroid… Who knew one little gland could cause so many problems. There …
Part of our approach in determining if a brand or supplement is of truly high quality is to examine the company marketing it and see if they are making false claims or misrepresenting the product. As it pertained to foods, the USDA Organic Seal used to represent an easy, visual way to verify a truly …
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