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Spring is here and the weather just may start cooperating soon. That means we can finally get rid of this cabin fever and start exploring the great outdoors. It also means all the little buggers of the world will have the same idea. They’ll be showing us, rather efficiently, why they are called pests. Now …
My name’s Neal. I’m a pharmacist. I was trained in traditional medicine. I know medications are necessary and can be helpful. I also know that we traditional medical practitioners, as a community, need a change of focus. We should resolve to prevent disease instead of merely treating problems as they arise. The pendulum is swinging …
We’re making some changes here at Woodstock Vitamins. Two Vitality Approved brands are being discontinued. Unlike many retailers who make their inventory decisions based on profit, we are constantly adding and removing brands based on a set of “Vitality Approved” standards. These two brands are not being removed due to violations of our quality …
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Everyone is talking about Prebiotics these days. It’s a new, hot trend within the supplement industry. Even though I am a big gut health nerd, I must admit that I was quite skeptical of prebiotics- because trends in the supplement industry don’t usually have any substance. I was wrong – the benefits of prebiotics are definitely there, …
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NOTE: This article is the second part in our guide to nutrition. It is IMPERATIVE that you read and apply the tactics in Eat to Fuel Your Fire first. Part 1 is foundational material; success in nutrition comes ONLY with behavioral change. Behaviors must be modified slowly, starting with meal design and timing, for the change to …
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There are two main reasons we get so ranty around here about the supplement industry. The first is product related; quality control is practically non-existent and as a result, people aren’t getting the wellness experience they are paying for. There are quality brands out there, and there are supplements that will help you live a happier and …
I know what you’re thinking. Why the heck is Woodstock Vitamins ranting about Pet Nutrition? One reason is that I enjoy snausages. The real reason is that our stores have always sold pet food, treats, and supplements for the same reason we sell vitamins and other natural products: the pet nutrition industry feeds us (nyuk …
Everyone in the health and wellness space talks about heart disease this month, so we wanted to weigh in on the discussion a bit. Many people look to Heart Healthy Supplements to prevent having to use drugs. In fact, I don’t think there’s another group of supplements used as frequently for this same reason. Doctors are wary …
Not so long ago, in pharmacies nationwide… Hundreds of times a day in communities all across the country, people are diagnosed with bacterial infections and prescribed antibiotics. These antibiotics are heroes, but they are also imperfect. Their lightsaber wielding may cause damage on their own. With antibiotics, this is extra true, as not only do they cause …
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Calcium made the news again recently. A meta-analysis (a study of past studies) was published in JAMA stating there is no benefit of using calcium supplementation in adults over 50. To which we elegantly replied, “no duh.” That’s not the whole picture; there’s more to understand before we all stop taking calcium supplements. But yes, …
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