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Learn the Facts, Leave the Fear

Posted on December 17, 2013 by blair

It’s time for yet another physician and pharmacist to tell the public to “steer clear” of all dietary supplements. The authors state truly—as I have—that most supplements are made in substandard facilities, contain contaminants, and might not even contain the ingredients … Continue reading →

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Don’t Wait Until the New Is Old

Posted on November 8, 2013 by blair

I can always tell when food and drug companies send out press releases, and when a corporate-sponsored conference has just wrapped up.  Suddenly, the news on all channels is featuring the latest nutrition “innovation” or attempting to downplay risks associated … Continue reading →

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Confirmed: Majority of Supplements Are Contaminated

Posted on October 12, 2013 by blair

Yet more research has recently come out underscoring the need to investigate your supplement manufacturer rather than make your purchase based upon marketing of a brand and product placement. “The results showed that 59% of the products contained plant species not listed … Continue reading →

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Pesticides In Your Supplements — Perfectly Legal

Posted on August 15, 2013 by blair

Pesticides and herbicides are some of the last things you’d expect to be in a “natural” capsule or tablet intended to support good health and healing. But that’s what can be found in many supplements. And it’s perfectly legal. In … Continue reading →

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Choose Well – In Production!

Posted on August 4, 2013 by blair

The final editing and fact-checking process for Choose Well: Your Guide To Finding Quality Supplements has begun!  I am so excited to be one step closer to placing this guide in your hands. Becoming your own “Quality Assurance Department” is necessary … Continue reading →

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The Gatorade Game: What’s the BVO Deal?

Posted on January 27, 2013 by blair

So you’ve heard about brominated vegetable oil (BVO) being pulled from Gatorade, right? If you want to know what’s behind the headlines, take a look at this Scientific American article from 2011.  There you’ll find the names of other popular … Continue reading →

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