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By Nancy Mehlert, MS The Clean Label Project is a non-profit, consumer product labeling organization working to ensure accurate labeling of food and products for people and animals.  Recently, they completed their 2018 Protein Powder Study where 134 protein powder products from 52 brands were screened for over 130 toxins including heavy metals, BPA, pesticides,…

Check It Out – Portable packaging, Dessert Cookie, Breakfast or Lunchbox treat….. Every once in a while, I see some really great new products that I know our readers will want.  Here is one you need to check out: Manitoba Harvest Hemp Heart Bites come in a larger bag or individual snack bags. I found…

Supplement of the Month Pure Paleo Protein Powder By Designs for Health Considering recent testing, rendering so many protein powder options in the marketplace very toxic (see related article in this issue), we are pleased to carry a protein meal replacement powder in which we can have confidence in quality and purity. According to our…

This is the final article in this series on various diets.  This article explains the Vegan and Vegetarian diets.  Because there are formalized societies for both, we will quote directly from the Vegan Society and the Vegetarian Society to provide definition and clarification of what is included, and not included, in these diets. Then we'll…

Check It Out – A Stevia Free, Smooth, Clean Vegan Protein Powder… Every once in a while, I see some really great new products that I know our readers will want. Here is one you need to check out: Julian Bakery Pegan (Vegan + Paleo) Seed Protein Powder– Two of the biggest and most frequent…

This month we are introducing two supplements by Orthomolecular Products that we carry at TWIHW. Botanicalm PM*is formulated to induce the relaxation needed to support better sleep for those experiencing temporary sleeplessness.  The formula includes valerian root, a well-known herb used to help with sleep-related issues and to produce a state of relaxation.  Passionflower and…

[expand title="Continuing to Stay Strong"] Good Morning Dr. McManus, I thought I would start your morning off with some good news. T's health is continuing to stay strong. She made it through the second little bug since the summer - again with no antibiotics or steroids needed to clear the congestion...and no secondary infections. :)…

Another NEW Product! Every once in a while, I see some really great new products that I know our readers will want. Here is one you need to check out: Sir Kensington’s Fabanaise – This company is making clean condiments including mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard. They use clean oils and are non-GMO project verified. They…

Cosmedix Cosmedix is an array of essential vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients needed to support healthy skin, hair and nails. Research shows collagen production begins to decrease around age 18 and continues to decline at a rate of about 1% each year after age 40.  After menopause, skin thickness may decrease at a rate of about…