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After years of using pharmaceutical products for her awful dust and pollen allergies, like Zyrtec® (a prescription from the pediatrician), I wandered up this amazing natural supplement for my teen daughter. It has been a godsend! It worked so quickly and without any side effects that we were totally shocked. No more groggy, icky feelings, and it has proven to be faster and more effective. Check out the other Amazon reviews. Hope it works as well for you, too.
To save even more, as I choose to, this organic stevia is sold in a 1-pound container. It lasts quite some time, obviously!
Too good to be true? Check out the other Amazon reviews regarding this (and the other) Natural Vitality “Calm” products. The key here is MAGNESIUM. If I tried to tell you all the things that magnesium is good for, you’d think I was nuts. This is our favorite flavor (my husband uses it for restless legs at nighttime, and has been VERY pleased). The product comes in other flavors, and also without calcium. We choose the organic version.
To find out more about MAGNESIUM, and even why I buy the brand I mention above, this book will fill you in. I was blown away by the possibilities and increased understanding of what this humble mineral can do. The author is credible, and I recommend this highly. And for my ANXIOUS friends, give this magnesium a whirl and let me know how you feel! I’ve heard remarkable stories on that front.
Excellent multi-vitamin products are surprisingly hard to come by. This one, made by the folks who created CALM (above), always has mostly glowing reviews. The author of the magnesium book, too, has promoted it as well. One of the side benefits of it would be the ease of taking it, since it’s perfect for anyone who can’t or won’t swallow pills.
Like the listing above, but this is the LIQUID version. You’ll see two different flavors here, and many MORE great reviews
I had been fence-sitting about coconut oil for a long while before I decided it was a good thing. Yes, it’s a saturated fat, and that is what I questioned. I still don’t (yet) believe all the claims being made about this one, but there is evidence out there that convinces me of some benefits. Dr. Oz seems to give it his celebrity thumbs-up, but I’m holding out for more data. For now, I share this ORGANIC version with you. We use it on a limited basis in our home, and I don’t hesitate to say that it’s a superior choice to many cooking oils that most people buy. Try it? Pretty delish and works well in so many recipes. (You won’t believe all the good reviews on THIS one!)
I can’t say that I think using petroleum jelly products is just horrible, but there are consumer concerns about using this commonly used petroleum item. For reference, here’s a link to the Environmental Working Group database which analyzes cosmetic ingredients: http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/brand/Vaseline/
My favorite alternative, Alba Botanical Un-Petroleum, looks and acts just like Vaseline, if you ask me . . . and many others. We use it frequently, and think it’s great.
This is one of my top choices for whey protein powder. I’m sure you’ve heard about the controversial issues with soy protein (primarily soy protein isolates, which are overused in most such powders); whey is often the better choice, recommended for a variety of reasons—too lengthy to discuss here. But not all whey is created equal. Dr. Mark Hyman, a well-known M.D. and author, is no fan of dairy; but, the exception he makes is the use of NON-DENATURED whey protein. This brand, Defense Nutrition, tastes pretty good and has a number of flavors. Note that it is not sweetened, so it is great for weight loss and/or blending into a healthy smoothie.
Dark Chocolate. Need I explain this? One of my favorite antioxidant thrills.
KIND Bars come in a great many flavors, and this one (Nuts & Spices) is certainly one of the more popular ones. Personally, I like the Almond & Coconut. But doesn’t the Madagascar Vanilla Almond and the Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt sound good? Check out all the choices….
These are way healthier than many of the (junky) protein bars on the market!
This is “real” gum. (And not to be confused with the Glee TV show!) You probably don’t even want to know what is in most gum products. The Glee Gum site has this to say:
What makes Glee Gum special?
Glee Gum is natural chewing gum made without preservatives, artificial flavorings, colorings, or sweeteners (no aspartame). It is also the only gum on the market that contains chicle in its gum base. And using chicle helps sustain the rainforest!
Classic Glee Gum is sweetened with cane sugar, traded in compliance with Fairtrade Standards, total 42%. It is also sweetened with brown rice syrup. Sugar-Free Glee Gum is sweetened with 100% xylitol from American birch and beech trees. Xylitol is a safe alternative to artificial sweeteners and benefits dental health.
Glee Gum contains NO artificial preservatives, flavors, colors, or sweeteners (e.g. aspartame, saccharin or cyclamate).
All Glee Gum is: Vegetarian, GMO Free, Additive Free, Dairy Free, Wheat Free, Gluten Free, Egg Free, Yeast Free, Nut Free, Peanut Free, and Soy Free*. Sugar-Free Glee Gum is also Corn Free.
You don’t have to be a vegan—or a kid!— to like these. Unlike most “gummy bear, gummy worm” type products, these have no artificial flavors/colors/preservatives and are also gelatin free . . . and even gluten free. Being organic means they are also free of the usual pesticides found on most fruits. Of course, these are nice for packed school lunches.
Don’t let the word OILS in their name confuse you. This is a powdered "greens" product that is mixed into water (or almond milk, etc.) to make a powerhouse chocolate drink. I was look for something that would boost antioxidant intake in my diet, since I personally get bored with eating/drinking the same ol’ smoothies, salads, etc. Besides, chocolate sounds great! I knew this brand was high-quality from previous products of theirs that I’d bought, and the Amazon reviews on this one were pretty compelling. Take a look at the nutritional label of this to see why it Is overflowing with "good stuff!" All I can say is, it tastes good and feels good to drink. It is not gritty, and you can NOT detect greens or even any fruity flavor in there.
P.S It’s not the easiest powder to mix, but it isn’t the hardest, either. You can use a blender if you insist on zero tiny lumps.
Here’s another excellent magnesium product option. Some people prefer to use lotion, and the magnesium is absorbed through the skin. I put this on each night. (Dr. Shealy invented the TENS unit, so he’s no dummy.)
This is one other magnesium lotion brand that many people seem to like. I have not tried this one myself, but I will list it here in case you like choices! 🙂
When it comes to natural creams, lotions and potions, I’ve tried MANY. Derma E makes a lot of great products, and this is one I highly recommend. As you’ll see, the cost is far less than some of the department store brands with similar/same ingredients. It is also more “natural.” The fact that there is no strong fragrance added is a real plus! Works very well for me, and again, the reviews seem to indicate an overall positive reaction with other buyers.
Another excellent Derma E product. (Boy, did this come in handy the other day to get rid of itching from some very annoying mosquito bites in our house!) Tee tree oil has so many uses, and this cream works beautifully.
Honest Company
A lot of so-called natural cleaners are a big fat disappointment. Trying this product was a happy surprise! Take note that this has a 5-star rating in its reviews on Amazon, and other stores that rate products have expressed similar good comments. I can’t imagine an actual bottled cleaning product being any less toxic than this one. What-EVER! has worked VERY well in our house, and I especially like to use it on the countertops in the kitchen. We’re sold.
I don’t know how we ever lived without one of these little, simple gizmos in the house!!! Works like a charm . . . much better than anything else I’ve bought over. TRY IT! No more whacking jars on the floor or running hot water on their lids. Whew.
This is a very cool little timer! (Check out the reviews.) It’s so easy to use, it’s ridiculous. WARNING: When you order, take note of the different TIME options with each color; they are NOT all alike.
