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I heard something pretty disturbing recently coming from a self-proclaimed expert. They were tooting their own horn saying that their supplement regimen “reversed the progression of [Alzheimer’s].” It got me quite upset, but I’m in therapy so I didn’t rage out like I used to. Instead, I breathed through it and thought about what got …
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A topic has been coming up with alarming frequency at the store this week: reflux. Many people are suffering from it. Everyone hates the medicine. Acid reflux isn’t fun to live with. Heartburn, taste changes, tongue swelling, and a general nauseous… has anyone looked at the quality of their day and decided they needed any of that? …
Buying a proper fish oil is a reasonably simple process, as long as consumers are armed with enough information. Otherwise, it is very easy to be misled about what fish oil is best for us. Now, TG fish oil is popping up as a superior type of fish oil. Let’s address this today to give you the …
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On the heels of our rant on Mega-Corporations like Nestle owning almost all of the major supplement brands, we were motivated to take a deeper dive into our Vitality Approved brands. Unfortunately, we found something. In particular, we found that some of the Vitality Approved brands were being sold and promoted by unscrupulous characters. This is …
This week we rant about something very serious: apple cider vinegar. Before you read another line, I ask a favor to prove a point. If you use/like/swear by apple cider vinegar, email me and tell me your story. No judgement; I really want to hear it. I’d never put you down! “Really Neal? A salad dressing is …
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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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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, …
We shout from the rooftops that our whole food supplements are “100% Whole Food, 0% Nonsense.” In this world of supplement misinformation, the unfortunate truth is that we have to make this distinction. Search online for whole food supplements and you will find, without doubt, a gluttony of the nonsense we talk about. The term “whole food” …
When you hear the word essential oils, what comes to mind? Amazing scents? Tranquility? Us too. But one more phrase sticks out with us supplement nerds, and that’s “misleading claims.” This month we will discuss essential oils and address the ubiquitous misinformation surrounding them, especially as it pertains to quality and their use. In medicine, …
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