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In This Episode Daena has broken out with an eczema flare-up, so she and Neal talk about rashes today! Neal utilizes the Wellness Pyramid to map out treatment for various skin issues. He covers the possible causes and offers suggestions for both supplements and topical treatments. He also gives us an update on his weight loss, …
In This Episode The idea of superfoods has been buzzing for years, but one berry truly deserves that title: the currant. Neal chats with local farmer and restaurateur, Greg Quinn, who tells us all about the surprising history of this unassuming fruit. Currants were made illegal over 100 years ago, and Greg is the one who got …
In 2016, the FDA made changes to the regulations for the labels on foods and supplements. The goal was to simplify and standardize some of the more ambiguous labelling going on. This impacts consumers because we’re changing how a some ingredients are represented and as a result, their labels will look different. Trying to make …
At Woodstock Vitamins we often talk of the Vital 5, those 5 nutrients I believe almost everyone could benefit from. This is part of a more strategic approach to using supplements; they shouldn’t be added to our regimen without a darn good reason. Supplements should fit into an established health or wellness plan, be backed by science, and be …
Following up on our promise from last month, we will have a rant-level discussion on antioxidants. In today’s super-long, sarcastic post, we will discuss why the term antioxidant is misleading and how many commercial antioxidant supplements are kinda worthless. Yet, we’ll stress why we don’t bail on the idea of seeking out antioxidants entirely. Finally, …
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 …
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