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Offering an extensive selection of healthy foods sounds like the perfect plan for every health food store or website and, with that in mind, Lucky Vitamin is introducing another top quality brand of health foods to our customers: Alive & Radiant Foods.
Alive & Radiant Foods offers a unique line of healthy snacks created to make truly healthy food radically delicious and fun. All products are made with only organic ingredients including all vegetables, fruits and nuts. The company crafts them into snacks through a combination of wizardry and low-temperature dehydration, a natural and safe process. All ingredients remain raw during the process since they are never baked or fried, to ensure that the fat in all products come from heart-healthy nuts and seeds. Additionally, the nutrients and great taste stay intact and aren’t processed away.
As the first company to ever bring a kale chip to market, Alive & Radiant innovates again by turning a new variety of healthy vegetables and seeds into delicious snacks with the launch of their new Veggie Krunch line. After kicking things off with fabulous varieties of the top-selling, popular Kale Krunch, consumers are sure to love Veggie Krunch as well. Made with raw, organic veggies, fruits and nuts, Veggie Krunch offers enlightenment to snackers everywhere.
Started in 2003, Alive & Radiant Foods has been an innovator in the snack market and continues to develop new and healthy recipes. Lucky Vitamin is now offering Alive & Radiant Foods top selling products including: Kale Krunch Quite Cheezy, Organic Veggie Krunch Arugula Cabbage, Organic Veggie Krunch Teriyaki Greens, Kale Krunch Cheezy Chipotle, Kale Krunch Southwest Ranch, and Kale Krunch Tarragon Dijon.
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Don’t trash it, recycle it. Even better, recycle it and, eventually, have your kids play with it. Making kids’ toys out of recyclable milk jugs sounds like a terrific idea. That’s exactly what Green Toys has done, creating this Eco-friendly thought and transforming into a unique line of children’s toys.
Recycling continues to grow in the United States but nearly 70% of all waste still ends up in landfills according to the US Environmental Protection Agency. That’s a considerably large number comparing to countries such as Austria, Sweden and Denmark, where more than 90% of total waste is recycled. Also according to EPA stats, 53.4% of all paper products are recycled in the United States despite some people’s refusal to join this important project. So, more than just recycling and trying to get family and friend to recycle, we should support eco-friendly companies and products as recycling reduces fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions.
The exact plastic milk jugs that you and your family drink from every day can eventually be made into clean, safe, and fun toys for kids. Green Toys are made from 100% recycled #2 HDPE plastic milk containers, saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. All toys contain no BPA, phthalates or PVC, and are packaged with recycled materials and printed with soy inks.
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A new study shows that regular intake of a blend of vitamins may help delaying the start of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The result of the research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, concluded that vitamins B6 and B12 combined with folic acid slowed atrophy of gray matter in brain areas affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
Deficiency of B vitamins and folic acid has already been linked to dementia but this study shows good indication that a simple combination of vitamins can delay the start of the disease. Giant drug-makers have spent billions of dollars on ineffective therapies but so far prescription drugs have failed to come up with a treatment for dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia mostly affect older people. As people live longer, the number afflicted by the conditions is growing. The World Health Organization predicted the number of people affected by Alzheimer would more than triple from 36 million worldwide in 2010 to 115 million in 2050. Older people’s brains start shrinking from the age of 60, and faster in people with vitamin B12 deficiency, mild cognitive impairment, or Alzheimer’s disease. If this pace can be significantly slowed before Alzheimer’s develops, it may delay the disease’s progression.
“It’s the first and only disease-modifying treatment that’s worked,” said A. David Smith, professor emeritus of pharmacology at Oxford University in England and senior author of the study. “We have proved the concept that you can modify the disease.” Smith and his colleagues at Oxford reported that the atrophy rate in patients’ whole brains was reduced about 30 percent in those taking the vitamins and 53 percent in those on the vitamins who also had elevated homocysteine.
Vitamins B6, B12 and Folic Acid supplements are considerably more affordable than prescription drugs and could be a great alternative for many people.
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The United States Department of Agriculture estimates that foodborne illnesses are two times more common during the summer months than during other parts of the year. This is because the bacteria that causes food poisoning grows faster in hot and humid climates. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 76 million people fall ill with food poisoning each year. Older adults, young children and anyone with a weakened immune system may be more susceptible to food poisoning.
First let’s talk about prevention. Prevention is just as important as the treatment of food poisoning. Food poisoning may be prevented by keeping perishable foods refrigerated or in a cooler with ice. Food left out of refrigeration for more than two hours may not be safe to eat. In temperatures higher than 90 degrees Fahrenheit, food should not be left out for more than one hour. But what if you still somehow get sick, despite taking preventative measures?
Arsenicum Album is a commonly used homeopathic remedy for the treatment of food poisoning. Keynotes for its use may include: diarrhea following rancid food, fever, vomiting and diarrhea, and great thirst but only for small quantities of cold water.
Another homeopathic remedy to consider is Podophyllum Peltatum. Keynotes for Podophyllum Peltatum include: watery, profuse, painless, gushing and/or offensive diarrhea that drains you dry. Symptoms are often worse after eating or drinking. You will typically feel weak after passing stool and may also be experiencing painful cramps in the lower abdomen.
If you feel a little queasy, Ginger Tea can help settle nausea. Ginger is loaded with potent anti-inflammatory compounds that help to suppress nausea and gastric distress. Probiotics, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus, can help rebuild the presence and balance of good bacteria in the gut. (Daily use of probiotics may also be helpful in preventing the onset of food poisoning by boosting beneficial bacteria in the gut.)
It’s always important to contact your Primary Care Physician or go to your nearest Urgent Care or Emergency Room whenever you suffer from long-lasting or severe food poisoning. If your primary care physician decides you need an antibiotic therapy, consider taking probiotics a couple hours after taking the antibiotic.
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Lucky Vitamin is proud to introduce a premium brand of baby and child health products to our customers: BornFree.
BornFree offers an exclusive line of baby bottles, pacifiers, and training cups made for your growing baby. A part of the Summer Infant family of products, BornFree is a pioneer brand in making baby products without the harmful chemicals BPA and PVC.
BornFree is the natural choice for moms who want a safe, calm experience every time they feed their baby. Known for having the highest standards of safety, BornFree offers bottles that are uniquely made to satisfy every baby’s feeding needs, whether you are breastfeeding, formula feeding or both. By letting the baby control the flow of milk, BornFree bottles closely mimic a mother’s natural milk flow, which reduces nipple confusion and helps support moms to reach their breastfeeding goal.
The company’s unique ActiveFlow Venting Technology reduces gas pain, fussiness, and other colic symptoms babies sometimes experience with bottle feeding. BornFree moms will tell you about the many convenient features of this feeding system. All bottles are easy to fill and clean, come with a travel cap, and are leak-proof.
BornFree classic bottles are made out of PES plastic (Polyethersulfone), a durable and premium material that is ideal for boiling and repeated sterilization. All bottles are also bottom rack dishwasher safe. The BornFree Deco Bottles are made out of a thick wall construction Polyproplene plastic and also will not warp or distort with cleaning and sterilizing. Both the Classic and Deco bottles maintain the integrity of the valve and collar fit to the bottle and prevent leaking that can be experienced with other bottle brands.
Lucky Vitamin is now offering BornFree products at our discounted prices. Click here to check out all BornFree products and accessories.
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| Filed Under: Health Aids at 9:30 am | By: Kim McCorkell, Senior Editor |
It all began in Philadelphia. Two young friends and breast cancer survivors developed lymphedema, a side effect from breast cancer treatment that can cause permanent swelling in the arms. One of the most effective ways to manage swelling recommended to these young women was to use compression armsleeves and gauntlets.
With much research, Rachel and Robin consistently found compression armsleeves to be hot, bandage-like, heavy and rough. Taking matters into their own arms, they met with a fashion designer to help create their own stylish – and medically correct – compression armsleeves. As a result, LympheDIVAs was born.
LympheDIVAs’ mission is to create “medically correct and fashionable compression apparel for the savvy and stylish breast cancer survivor with lymphedema which will inspire her to feel beautiful, strong, and confident.” One of their core desires is to always bring the latest patterns to their customers, while improving the lives of those managing lymphedema.
Other features of the LympheDIVAs garments include:
- Moisture-Wicking Pulls sweat away from the body and is fast drying!
- Aloe Vera Unscented aloe vera moisturizing micro-capsules are added for softness and skin protection.
- 360º Stretch Knit with 360º stretch, which allows the garments to stretch as your arm bends and flexes, and prevents binding at the elbow.
- Fine Knit Produces a smooth surface, lightweight, and replicating a ‘second skin.’
- Graduated Compression Available in compression Class 1 (20-30mmHg) and Class 2 (30-40mmHg).
- Diva Diamond Band A latex-free, silicone-free gripper applied directly to the inside top cuff of the sleeve. The Diva Diamond Band will keep your garment in place and your skin less irritated.
- Made in the USA All garments are knit in North Carolina. They are printed, pressed and shipped from Massachusetts.
Do you know anyone managing lymphedema? LympheDIVAs garments can provide a stylish and medically correct alternative to most compression armsleeves. Check out all the styles LuckyVitamin.com carries to choose from!
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Time-release vitamins and supplements have been available for years. The efficiency of this unique type of product is never in question but some people may wonder: how do time-release supplements work?
Also known as sustained-release or extended-release, time-release products use a mechanism to dissolve the ingredients over time in order to be released slower and steadier into the bloodstream while having the advantage of being taken at less frequent intervals than immediate-release formulations.
Time-release pills are available in tablets or capsules and are designed to release a steady stream of the substance into your system over a certain period of time, generally six to eight hours. The majority of time-release products are formulated so that the active ingredient is embedded in a matrix of insoluble substance such as acrylics or even chitin. This dissolving substance has to find its way through the gaps in the matrix. Alternatively, the ingredients may be combined with other substances that, once ingested, swell up to form a gel with a near impenetrable outer coating, therefore releasing the active ingredient slowly.
You can find a variety of time-release products including multivitamins, vitamins B and C, niacin, melatonin, alpha lipoic acid, and many other supplements.
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| Filed Under: Homeopathy at 4:11 pm | By: Jeremy Michael, Contributing Author |
Toxicodendron radicans, more commonly known as Poison Ivy, is a poisonous North American plant. The rash associated with this plant is caused by contact with an oil (urushiol) found in poison ivy, oak, or sumac. The oil is present in all parts of the plants, including the leaves, stems, flowers, berries and roots. Urushiol is an allergen, so the rash is actually an allergic reaction to the oil in these plants. Toxicodendron radicans is most active in the early spring, and can remain active up until the fall. Let’s take a look into natural remedies and treatments that can help with poison ivy.
The homeopathic remedy Rhus Toxicodendron is a solution made from the Toxicodendron Radicans (poison ivy) plant. If you know you are going to be exposed to poison ivy and want to avoid a reaction to it, take Rhus Toxicodendron in either the 30C or 200C potency (one-three pellets dissolved under the tongue) before heading out. Doing so will often offer a significant degree of protection. If you have unfortunately already been exposed to the plant and now have a rash don’t worry. Rhus Toxicodendron, taken as soon as a rash appears (30C or 200C – one-three pellets), and then taken as needed, will often clear the matter quickly. Other alternatives may also be used to help stop the itch.
Oatmeal Baths are a safe, gentle and great alternative treatment to help relieve the itch of poison ivy. Avena sativa (oat) are mucilaginous and therefore soothing, cooling and anti-inflammatory if used topically. Oatmeal has anti-inflammatory properties, which can soothe the inflammation associated with your body’s reaction to allergens found in the plant. Itchy, dry skin often has a high pH level, but oatmeal can help normalize your skin’s pH, which can relieve itchy, uncomfortable skin. But that’s not all! Oatmeal Baths are also a popular remedy for sunburns, dry skin and conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. They soften and moisturize your skin, which helps lock in moisture and protect skin from exterior irritants. A bath can be made by putting oats into a sock or muslin bag and added to the bath. Allow oats to steep in the bath. Wring the sock several times before entering bath.
This summer don’t let poison ivy keep you from doing all the outdoor activities you love to do. Consider these alternative treatments the next time you find yourself covered in a poison ivy rash.
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A recent study about sunscreen has revealed some interesting results in regards to its anti-aging properties. According to researchers at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research in Australia, daily use of sunscreen can slow or prevent the development of wrinkles and sagging skin.
In a first-of-a-kind research to show the effects of sunscreen on the appearance of skin, researchers wanted to find out what would happen to skin if people tried to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen all the time over four and a half years. The study involved 900 white people ages 25 to 55 in Australia, where intense sun exposure is a fact of life. Most had fair skin, and nearly all burned in the sun. Most participants were using sunscreen at least some of the time, and two-thirds wore hats in the sun. Half of the study participants were told to continue their usual practices, and the other half to slather on sunscreen daily.
The results, reported in The Annals of Internal Medicine, show that those assigned to use sunscreen every day had noticeably more resilient and smoother skin than those assigned to continue their usual practices.
The sunscreen used by study participants had a sun protection factor, or SPF, of 15, which filters 92 percent of the sun’s rays. Someone who would normally burn in 10 minutes would burn in 150 minutes with an SPF 15. The sunscreen study was paid for by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, and no sunscreen makers contributed.
Lucky Vitamin is currently offering a “Natural and Organic SunCare Summer Sale”. Take advantage of our unique selection of organic products at discounted prices, where you can shop anything from sunscreens to lip balms, from after sun care products to lotions, and much more.
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More new brands, more new items! Lucky Vitamin continues to add top quality organic brands to our inventory. Today, we’re happy to introduce Jim’s Organic Coffee products to our customers.
Jim’s Organic Coffee offers the very finest coffee products from a proven coffee merchant, who guarantees quality, supports organic for the right reasons, and is constantly striving to deliver you the best product possible.
A delicious cup of coffee can get even better when you drink organic coffee. Jim’s Organic Coffee roasts, packs, and distributes exclusively certified organic coffee, grown without synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Organic coffee improves the ecosystem of the farms and surrounding communities through improved water quality, topsoil retention, and increased biodiversity. The organic coffee beans selected are meticulously craft roasted to consistently deliver you a rich, full and clean cup. Jim’s is certified organic by Quality Assurance International, which regularly sends inspectors down to the farms to ensure that rigid quality control standards for organic production are met.
With over 25 years coffee experience (18 as all-organic), Jim has created unique blends, found amazing single origins, and continues to push the envelope of providing better and better coffees. The company was recently awarded the Stellar Organic Award for “Best Organic Coffee” by Organic Foods Retailer Magazine.
As an all-organic company, Jim’s Organic Coffee is shade grown, ethically sourced, uses only renewable energy, and all packaging contains plant based materials. Be the first to shop Jim’s Organic Coffee newest products now available at LuckyVitamin.com.
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A recent study reveals that no level of vitamin E in the diet or from any normal use of supplements should be a concern. The review, published in the Journal of Lipid Research, shows that despite concerns that have been expressed about possible health risks from high intake of vitamin E, biological mechanisms exist to routinely eliminate excess levels of the vitamin, making it almost impossible to take a harmful amount. An internationally recognized expert on this micronutrient, Maret Traber from Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University says “Taking too much vitamin E is not the real concern.”
On the other hand, “A much more important issue is that more than 90 percent of people in the U.S. have inadequate levels of vitamin E in their diet” Traber added.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant and a very important nutrient for proper function of many organs, nerves and muscles, and is also an anticoagulant that can reduce blood clotting. It can be found in oils, meat and some other foods, but is often consumed at inadequate dietary levels, especially with increasing emphasis on low-fat diets.
Many people take vitamin E supplements to supply this deficiency. “Toxic levels of vitamin E in the body simply do not occur,” Traber said. “Unlike some other fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A and D, it’s not possible for toxic levels of vitamin E to accumulate in the liver or other tissues.”
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Lucky Vitamin is happy to announce the introduction of another premium brand of health foods to our customers: Crofter’s Organic.
Crofter’s Organic offers an extensive line of organic fruit spreads, conserves, and jellies that are distributed in both natural and conventional channels throughout the U.S. and Canada.
For over 20 years, Crofter’s Organic has been making organic fruit products on the shores of the Georgian Bay in Parry Sound, Ontario, using a simple recipe: take ripe, flavor-packed organic fruit, add as few things as possible, preserve, capturing peak fruit goodness, and share with fellow fruit lovers for year-round delight.
In addition to traditional jam flavors, Crofter’s manufactures a number of unique flavors including Sicilian blood orange, mango and pomegranate. The company’s signature Crofter’s Superfruit Spreads are packed with exotic fruits such as Chilean maqui berries and yumberries from subtropical China. Crofter’s is particular about every single ingredient in its fruit products. Organic blueberries are wild harvested near Lac Saint-Jean north of Quebec. The company also uses heritage fruit varieties like Senga Sengana strawberries, Willamette raspberries and morello cherries for their full flavor profiles and dark, rich color. Additionally, only fair trade sugar in used in the new Superfruit line and the company is in the process of converting the entire conserve line. By the end of 2009, all the organic cane sugar in all products will be fair trade.
Lucky Vitamin is now offering Crofter’s Organic products at our discounted prices. Click here to check out the full selection of products.
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Are you having troubles falling asleep? Do you often wake up in the middle of the night and can’t fall asleep again? If you are having these problems at night, a natural herbal supplement may be able to help you. Valerian supplements have been known for its sleeping properties for many years. Results from studies have indicated that the extract from this flowering grassland plant may reduce the amount of time it takes to fall asleep and help you sleep better.
An efficient supplement for insomnia and anxiety, Valerian should be taken at night, half hour before bedtime, for optimal results. Doctors suggest anywhere between 350mg to a max of 500mg of Valerian extract for people fighting insomnia. For anxiety, Valerian can help promoting overall body relaxation. Students taking Valerian supplements were able to lower their stress levels, minimizing nervous conditions during final exams according to a study.
Valerian products are also available for kids and are safe to use. It might be helpful if you can’t calm down your kids late at night, or after physical activities. Valerian in liquid is perfect for kids because it can be added to their beverages without altering the taste. Researchers suggest that Valerian does not have major side effect and does not lead to addiction or dependence. Valerian is a safe natural product that might be taken on a regular basis.
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| Filed Under: Environment, Home at 5:00 am | By: Mauricio Matusiak, Senior Editor |
Memorial Day is quickly approaching and so is the travel season. Late spring and early summer may be considered by many people as the best time of the year for camping. Not cold anymore, not too hot either. As you start planning this year’s trek, don’t forget your thermos, water bottles, and your travel mug for the road ahead.
Lucky Vitamin offers an extensive variety of water bottles from the best brands available at discounted prices. Water bottles are perfect for road trips, as you need to stay hydrated whether you’re driving, biking or hiking. Don’t forget about warm beverages. Many people love to have coffee while driving and a personal coffee mug is the best way to enjoy your hot beverage. Thermos are also indispensable for camping or other outdoor activities when you need to keep water and other beverages hot. Today’s products have the ability to keep the beverage’s desired temperature for hours, without leaks or spills.
Food-grade stainless steel is the best material for thermos and bottles. This metal is superior in both strength and safety and contains no harmful chemicals or toxins, including BPA. Additionally, reusable and recyclable stainless steel bottles are the best choice for the environment as well. So, get your bottles and mugs ready, and head out for a fun and safe trip!
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Lucky Vitamin is proud to present an exclusive brand of top quality supplements to our customers: E3Live.
E3Live offers natural organic health supplements created not only the best ingredients but also the best when it comes to harvesting, filtering, testing and formulating all products. In business since 1991, the company is specialized in AFA, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae, harvested from the Klamath Lake.
E3Live wants to educate and share with as many people as possible the benefits of E3Live AFA nutritional algae, which can help nourishing and detoxifying the body more than any other food. As with any wild-grown food, you want to be sure that you are getting 100% safe and edible AFA, harvested by the most reputable of harvesters. E3Live harvests AFA which produces its own energy and food from sunlight and moist conditions through photosynthesis. As the first protein and most ancient food on Earth, it is so sustainable on its own that it is the first sign of life scientists look for on other planets.
E3Live harvesting and purity testing not only meet, but exceed quality and safety standards for harvesting processes, adhering to strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in order to maintain the Certified Organic status and Kosher certification. Additionally, Klamath Lake supports such massive blooms, but E3Live only harvests a small fraction of this amount, creating little to no effect on the carbon footprint.
The results of this premium work have translated into awards. E3Live has received many awards including 2012 Best of Raw Awards for Best Liquid Supplement, 2011 Best of Raw Awards for Single Best Superfood and the 2011 VegHealth Award for Best Superfood.
E3Live products are available for sale only in the 48 domestic states. All orders must have a physical address and will not ship to a P.O.Box. E3Live products will be shipped by UPS or FedEx Ground; there is no option for an alternate delivery method. Please select STANDARD shipping for your order. See manufacturer info tab for return policy.
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