Supplements are becoming more of a necessity in today’s world than ever before.  We are more stressed and busy in today’s hectic world, which places many more stressors on the body that need to be balanced.  Secondly, the eruption of convenient foods has led to the decreased consumption of much needed nutrients.  Also, many of our foods do not contain the same nutrient value that they did in years past due to the over-farming of the land and the over-processing of our foods.
 
Supplements can be helpful for a wide variety of issues.  We promote supplements for:

• Fostering the body’s natural healing process.  We have a number of products available to decrease inflammation, ease muscle soreness, and promote tissue healing.  These supplements can be used in conjunction with Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Acupuncture, and Massage to create a comprehensive treatment protocol for clients with headaches, low back pain, muscle spasms, pinched nerves, bulging discs, etc.
• Supporting general well-being.  We carry a wide range of multi-vitamins/minerals, essential vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, and formulations designed for specific groups of people or for specific concerns.  We have multi-vitamins/minerals for pregnancy, men’s/women’s health, and ones specifically designed for joint or blood sugar concerns.  In addition, you can get individual nutrients, such as vitamin B12, zinc, calcium, glucosamine chondroitin, and others that may have been recommended for you.
• Aiding in healthy weight loss.  Supplements can be an integral part of your weight loss plan because they can support fat metabolism and the excretion of unwanted food by-products. 
• Improving digestive health.  We offer a variety of supplements to aid in digestion, heal the GI tract, and alleviate many of the side effects of the improper break down of foods.  These products can be useful for people who suffer from lactose intolerance, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, etc. or for those who just experience many of the symptoms related to poor digestion, such as bloating, indigestion, constipation, and/or fatigue. 
• Cleansing and detoxification.  We accumulate toxins every day from the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat.  Supplements can expedite and create a more efficient purge of toxins from the body. 

Due to the abundance of information, and sometimes conflicting advice, out there, it can be difficult to know what you need.  Please give us a call to arrange a time with our Certified Nutrition Therapist and have all your questions answered.