HERE'S JUST A FEW OF SWANSON'S GREAT PRODUCTS...
Alba Botanica's Organic Kukui Nut Oil
(item # ABA008) This wonderful oil from Alba's Hawaiian Skin Care line is actually a
blend of kukui, coconut, sunflower, flax, almond, and macadamia oils. It smells
absolutely yummy and absorbs really well, feels great on your skin, and supplies
loads of moisturizing anti-oxidant, anti-aging ingredients.
Dr.Hendel's Mud Mask
Swanson and naturopathic physician Dr. Barbara Hendel bring the European spa
tradition right to your door with Ultra Bavarian Mountain Mud Mask (item # SWU433),
made with 100% mineral salt mud from the salt mines of Bavaria, Germany's
southernmost region. After the mineral-rich soft wet earth found in the mines
accumulates and recrystallizes, the components are mined, finely ground and mixed
with natural spring water. The mask contains valuable trace minerals and elements,
including potassium, calcium, magnesium and silica, and helps remove undesirable
particles that may contribute to a poor appearance. The directions say to use one
packet once a week or once every two weeks. Simply apply to face, let dry for 15
minutes or so, rinse with cool water and pat dry. The mask may also be used as a
poultice, and is free of preservatives, fragrance and emulsifiers. A staff favorite, and
you can actually get two facial treatments per packet instead of one!
Barlean's Flax Oil & other Omega 3 Products
Barlean's produces some of the industry’s best liquid dietary supplements, more
specifically some of the best tasting and freshest 100% flax oil packed with essential
fatty acids. What sets the company apart from many others is their commitment to
freshness. It is their philosophy that natural food products such as flaxseed oil must
be manufactured and delivered to market as fresh as possible. With this in mind,
Barlean's developed Fresh ExPress, and it is the way they press and ship their oils.
First Barlean’s uses the Press on Demand method, which means that your product
is fresh pressed and packaged the very day Swanson Health Products places its
Barlean's order. The product is then shipped the next day via UPS Air, ensuring you
that Barlean's flax oil is as fresh as possible. Fresh products taste better naturally,
and are more nutritious, and with Barlean's Fresh ExPress it doesn't get any fresher.
Barlean’s was the 2008 ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin and Supplement
Users number one rated Health Food Store Brand for Consumer Satisfaction. The
Omega Swirl has won numerous awards in consumer magazines and industry trade
publications, including Vitamin Retailer’s Best New Product of the Year. Plus,
Barlean’s was selected as one of America’s 100 Eco-Friendly Companies due to its
sustainability efforts. This company is committed to freshness, quality and customer
service, but they are also committed to doing business in a way that is as
responsible as possible to consumers and their world.
Sensoril® Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) extract can help in the fight against stress;the
Withania somnifera extract (WSE) found in the herbal product Sensoril® significantly
reduced stress-related parameters and cardiovascular risk, according to a human
clinical study published in the Journal of the American Nutraceutical Association.
Sensoril is a GRAS-approved, patented ingredient for food and supplements. Though
WSE has been researched extensively, this particular study confirms the therapeutic
benefits of standardized WSE in 98 human subjects using modern clinical trials.
Utilizing a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical trial
researchers investigated the impact of the WSE, also known as Ashwagandha,
contained in Sensoril on experiential and biochemical indicators of stress and
anxiety, as well as cardiovascular risk, in chronically stressed adults.
Participants in the study were identified as stressed by being assessed clinically and
tested on a modified Hamilton anxiety (mHAM-A) scale. The scale rated common
symptoms of anxiety, including irritability, sleeplessness and body aches among
others. Participants in all WSE treatment groups experienced significantly improved
well-being, with mHAM-A scores decreasing by 39.5% by day 30 and 62.2% by day
60. In contrast, the placebo group showed no significant change in the objective and
subjective measures of stress.
Stress hormones in the body were also measured and found to decrease
substantially after two months. Serum cortisol decreased by -14.5%, as did other
stress indicators. Interestingly, the anti-aging, anti-stress hormone DHEAS was
found to increase significantly (13.2%) among those taking Sensoril.
Journal of the American Nutraceutical Association 1 11(1), 2008
derma e® Skincare Line
derma e® began with a simple vision for healthy skin, a vision that still defines them
today. In the 1960’s the Stearn family realized that topical application of vitamin E
would benefit skin health and derma e® was born. Today, derma e® offers a full line
of natural, therapeutic skin and hair care formulations rich in antioxidants, vitamins
and botanicals. As part of their commitment to the environment, derma e® uses non-
GMO ingredients, includes organic ingredients whenever possible, and ingredients
sourced from environmentally-friendly farms that practice sustainable agriculture.
All their formulas are free of parabens, phthalates, sodium laurel sulfates,
petrolatum, mineral oil, artificial colors and fragrances, and are pH balanced, 100%
vegetarian and cruelty free. They never conduct animal testing, nor do their products
contain animal by-products. Additionally, derma e® is an active supporter of the
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, so you can feel good about buying their products, not
only because of the quality ingredients, but also because of the business practices of
the company!
Better Nutrition magazine recently presented derma e® with four "Best of Beauty
Awards" for 2008 in the categories of facial cleanser, exfoliant, anti-aging creme, and
rosacea treatment. And in 2006 the company was the winner of the Whole Foods
Magazine "Natural Choice Award for Best Skin Care Products." And their Organic
Expression Intensive Night Creme was awarded "Best Anti-Aging Product of 2007" by
Natural Health magazine. It's a unique, olive-based moisturizer that stimulates skin's
natural repair process while you sleep, and contains pomegranate, olive fruit extract,
green tea, Korean ginseng, calendula, and many other organic botanical extracts to
help ensure you wake up with refreshed and rested looking skin.
Another of their products to check out is Ester C® Cream w/ E Skin Recovery
Complex; it contains Ester C®, an advanced, stable form of vitamin C that easily
penetrates the skin and protects it from free radical damage and stimulates
production of collagen (a key structural component of the skin). The cream also
contains vitamin E, green tea, borage, sesame and sunflower oils, aloe, cucumber,
and more—and has a yummy citrus/ orange smell and is 54% off!
Alba Botanica's Organic Kukui Nut Oil
(item # ABA008) This wonderful oil from Alba's Hawaiian Skin Care line is actually a
blend of kukui, coconut, sunflower, flax, almond, and macadamia oils. It smells
absolutely yummy and absorbs really well, feels great on your skin, and supplies
loads of moisturizing anti-oxidant, anti-aging ingredients.
Dr.Hendel's Mud Mask
Swanson and naturopathic physician Dr. Barbara Hendel bring the European spa
tradition right to your door with Ultra Bavarian Mountain Mud Mask (item # SWU433),
made with 100% mineral salt mud from the salt mines of Bavaria, Germany's
southernmost region. After the mineral-rich soft wet earth found in the mines
accumulates and recrystallizes, the components are mined, finely ground and mixed
with natural spring water. The mask contains valuable trace minerals and elements,
including potassium, calcium, magnesium and silica, and helps remove undesirable
particles that may contribute to a poor appearance. The directions say to use one
packet once a week or once every two weeks. Simply apply to face, let dry for 15
minutes or so, rinse with cool water and pat dry. The mask may also be used as a
poultice, and is free of preservatives, fragrance and emulsifiers. A staff favorite, and
you can actually get two facial treatments per packet instead of one!
Barlean's Flax Oil & other Omega 3 Products
Barlean's produces some of the industry’s best liquid dietary supplements, more
specifically some of the best tasting and freshest 100% flax oil packed with essential
fatty acids. What sets the company apart from many others is their commitment to
freshness. It is their philosophy that natural food products such as flaxseed oil must
be manufactured and delivered to market as fresh as possible. With this in mind,
Barlean's developed Fresh ExPress, and it is the way they press and ship their oils.
First Barlean’s uses the Press on Demand method, which means that your product
is fresh pressed and packaged the very day Swanson Health Products places its
Barlean's order. The product is then shipped the next day via UPS Air, ensuring you
that Barlean's flax oil is as fresh as possible. Fresh products taste better naturally,
and are more nutritious, and with Barlean's Fresh ExPress it doesn't get any fresher.
Barlean’s was the 2008 ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin and Supplement
Users number one rated Health Food Store Brand for Consumer Satisfaction. The
Omega Swirl has won numerous awards in consumer magazines and industry trade
publications, including Vitamin Retailer’s Best New Product of the Year. Plus,
Barlean’s was selected as one of America’s 100 Eco-Friendly Companies due to its
sustainability efforts. This company is committed to freshness, quality and customer
service, but they are also committed to doing business in a way that is as
responsible as possible to consumers and their world.
Sensoril® Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) extract can help in the fight against stress;the
Withania somnifera extract (WSE) found in the herbal product Sensoril® significantly
reduced stress-related parameters and cardiovascular risk, according to a human
clinical study published in the Journal of the American Nutraceutical Association.
Sensoril is a GRAS-approved, patented ingredient for food and supplements. Though
WSE has been researched extensively, this particular study confirms the therapeutic
benefits of standardized WSE in 98 human subjects using modern clinical trials.
Utilizing a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical trial
researchers investigated the impact of the WSE, also known as Ashwagandha,
contained in Sensoril on experiential and biochemical indicators of stress and
anxiety, as well as cardiovascular risk, in chronically stressed adults.
Participants in the study were identified as stressed by being assessed clinically and
tested on a modified Hamilton anxiety (mHAM-A) scale. The scale rated common
symptoms of anxiety, including irritability, sleeplessness and body aches among
others. Participants in all WSE treatment groups experienced significantly improved
well-being, with mHAM-A scores decreasing by 39.5% by day 30 and 62.2% by day
60. In contrast, the placebo group showed no significant change in the objective and
subjective measures of stress.
Stress hormones in the body were also measured and found to decrease
substantially after two months. Serum cortisol decreased by -14.5%, as did other
stress indicators. Interestingly, the anti-aging, anti-stress hormone DHEAS was
found to increase significantly (13.2%) among those taking Sensoril.
Journal of the American Nutraceutical Association 1 11(1), 2008
derma e® Skincare Line
derma e® began with a simple vision for healthy skin, a vision that still defines them
today. In the 1960’s the Stearn family realized that topical application of vitamin E
would benefit skin health and derma e® was born. Today, derma e® offers a full line
of natural, therapeutic skin and hair care formulations rich in antioxidants, vitamins
and botanicals. As part of their commitment to the environment, derma e® uses non-
GMO ingredients, includes organic ingredients whenever possible, and ingredients
sourced from environmentally-friendly farms that practice sustainable agriculture.
All their formulas are free of parabens, phthalates, sodium laurel sulfates,
petrolatum, mineral oil, artificial colors and fragrances, and are pH balanced, 100%
vegetarian and cruelty free. They never conduct animal testing, nor do their products
contain animal by-products. Additionally, derma e® is an active supporter of the
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, so you can feel good about buying their products, not
only because of the quality ingredients, but also because of the business practices of
the company!
Better Nutrition magazine recently presented derma e® with four "Best of Beauty
Awards" for 2008 in the categories of facial cleanser, exfoliant, anti-aging creme, and
rosacea treatment. And in 2006 the company was the winner of the Whole Foods
Magazine "Natural Choice Award for Best Skin Care Products." And their Organic
Expression Intensive Night Creme was awarded "Best Anti-Aging Product of 2007" by
Natural Health magazine. It's a unique, olive-based moisturizer that stimulates skin's
natural repair process while you sleep, and contains pomegranate, olive fruit extract,
green tea, Korean ginseng, calendula, and many other organic botanical extracts to
help ensure you wake up with refreshed and rested looking skin.
Another of their products to check out is Ester C® Cream w/ E Skin Recovery
Complex; it contains Ester C®, an advanced, stable form of vitamin C that easily
penetrates the skin and protects it from free radical damage and stimulates
production of collagen (a key structural component of the skin). The cream also
contains vitamin E, green tea, borage, sesame and sunflower oils, aloe, cucumber,
and more—and has a yummy citrus/ orange smell and is 54% off!
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