Why We Choose Nature's Sunshine Products

Back when we started learning about the value of herbal remedies and alternative health practices (about 30 years ago), it certainly was not the norm in this country.  Since then we as a society have learned a lot of things, but some things never change - like the bandwagon.  Ideas, fads and the such-like ebb and flow and the people looking to make fast cash are always sitting on the edge of them.

Such is the case with many herbal supplement companies.  It's becoming widely known that the vegetation of our world provides numerous health benefits in all forms.  And that is great.  It's great to have gentle options in today's healthcare.  But not all supplements are created equal, unfortunately.  Last month Huffington Post published this article about herbal supplements being contaminated and not having exactly what the label indicates.  In some instances, "the main ingredient was substituted with a different product."  So, all of this commotion about the FDA and supplements not being regulated?  Yes, there is some value in regulations.  In theory, anyway.

So, to summarize, herbal remedies are valuable and at the moment wildly popular.  However, the market isn't regulated (which has its pros and cons) and sometimes you really have no idea what you're getting from one bottle to the next.  Because of all this, we feel so strongly about what you buy and who you buy it from.

Why Nature's Sunshine?



There are two main reasons that we use, promote and sell Nature's Sunshine's products almost exclusively.

1) Education.  As a buyer and a seller, they provide and promote extensive research and education on all of their products, their uses and whole body functions.  It's not just a bottle of pills or one-size-fits-all solution that they are providing when you buy their products.

2) Quality.  This is key above all else.  In today's advertising-saturated culture, we throw that word around a lot. When NSP says they make quality products, they are saying several things.  Their harvested raw herbs undergo more tests than any other company. It is common for them to reject entire shipments of raw items if they don't meet their standards when tested at their own facility.  They manufacture all of their products themselves.  NSF International, a non-profit, non-governmental organization and world leader in standards development and product certification, presented Nature's Sunshine with the NSF Good Manufacturing Certification.  We have visited their plant and seen what they do.

For the 30 years we've been associated with this company, we have consistently witnessed their commitment to quality products and integrity in all steps of their relationship with distributors.  Do you ever wonder about how a product is made or where they get certain ingredients from? Call them and ask.  We have never had a question or a problem they haven't been willing and able to address honestly.

Speaking of questions or concerns, do you have any?
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Coming Soon...

Updates and new articles are coming soon!  As we head in to the holiday and illness season, Nature's Sunshine is running some great specials and we've got a lot of health issues to talk about.  Make sure you're following us on facebook and sign up for our monthly newsletter and specials here.

Acid & Alkaline: How's Your pH?

Most people should eat 80% Alkaline (having a pH value greater than 7) foods and only 20% Acid (having a pH value less than 7) foods, but our modern American diet is dominated with mostly acidic options!  An acid pH is a real silent killer! Even though it may go undetected for years, an acid pH leads to the progression of most degenerative diseases, including cardiovascular disease.  As Dahloan Hembree says here:

"An acidic body can lead to all sorts of problems including, but not limited to: it can increase stomach upset, lead to a lack of proper absorption of food, increase the chances of kidney and gall stones, decrease the amount of oxygen the body uses, and can even lead to a worsening of preexisting arthritis symptoms. Some even theorize that having an acidic body can even lead to cancer or instigate anemia and the resulting fatigue."

The largest contributing factor to the acid/alkaline balance in your body is the food that you eat.  In addition to your diet, there are a few herbal remedies that can really help an acidic system.  Enzyme combinations like Food Enzymes and Proactazyme are essential for breaking down (especially high processed/acidic) foods into a usable form.  Marshmallow Root is great for digestion and stomach trouble because it has a great demulcent (soothing, anti-inflammatory) effect. And for the times when you just aren't able to get enough green, alkalizing foods in your diet, Liquid Chlorophyll and Ultimate GreenZone are wonderful substitutes. 


So, how are you measuring up this week?  

Sunburns 101

School's out and playing outside is everyone's first choice!  Always, always, always put sun screen on everyone, everywhere!   The sun emits two strong ultraviolet rays called UVA and UVB rays. These harmful rays actually kill your skin cells. Your immune system is designed to get rid of these dead cells, so it increases blood flow to the burned area. This is the reason for the redness and warm sensations. Once the dead skin is removed, you are left with a darker color designed to prevent further sun damage. Though a tan is desirable to many people, the skin damage is not.

In spite of those facts, it's likely that you or your child may experience a sunburn sometime this summer.  If you do, here are some alternative health remedies that can help!


Herbal Trim is a skin treatment containing aloe vera and other herbal remedies that usually stops pain immediately and nourishes the damaged skin.


Combination Potassium and some form of vitamin C (like Citrus Bioflavenoids or Vitamin C Ascorbate)  are important to take internally, especially with severe burns.  These are usually depleted in the body after time spent in the heat and direct sun.


Raw apple cider vinegar, directly on the burn or 2 cups mixed with 1 box of baking soda in a bath, is helpful for severe pain relief.


Sunburns are not things to play around with so remember: Always wear sunscreen and always remedy and nourish sunburns!

Who Are You Really Under All That Garbage?

In our first hand experiences, the body, especially the immune system,  behaves differently under varying circumstances.   When your insides are fed lots of stress, very little sleep, not enough real food, toxins (aluminum, bleach, BPA, lawn chemicals, etc.) no exercise or a combination of all, the result is usually far different than a healthy, clean body with a well-fed immune system.

If you suffer from chronic allergies or seem to be attacked by every bacteria or bug on the block, it's likely that you are suffering from a combination of these conditions in the body.  If you've never experienced what it's like to be fed well, sleep enough, be relatively free of toxins, then you don't know what you're missing!  More energy, less illness and often the decrease or elimination of smaller ailments like acne, body odor, weight gain and joint pain are some things you can begin to experience.

As summer is fast approaching, make a commitment with yourself to try cleaning up house, so to speak.

-Eat more real food (whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, locally raised meats) and cut out the white flour, sugar and fake processed foods.

-Get enough sleep.  Sleep is a cheap attitude adjustment!

-Find ways to eliminate or cope with stress.  Keep a journal.  Make a weekly date with yourself.

-Look for alternatives to aluminum, BPA and bleach in your cooking at home.

-Exercise!! Do anything that gets your heart rate up, blood pumping and starts you sweating!  This makes EVERYTHING work better.

How much better would your life be with these few adjustments?

Giveaway on Facebook

Have you checked out The Herb Garden on Facebook?  It's a great way to find tips, recipes, supplement information, coupons and chances to win free products!  Next week we are giving away a bottle of Vitamin D3 a follower on facebook!  To be entered, like our page and leave us a comment.  You enter once a day!

Coming very soon are some new promotional programs from Nature's Sunshine - including ways to get FREE SHIPPING and FREE PRODUCT! Stay tuned!

Herb Highlight: Barley Juice Powder

Barley, a member of the grass family, is a major cereal grain, serves as a major animal feed, used to make beer and certain distilled beverages, and used in soups, stews and bread.  Barely Juice Powder, like Nature's Sunshine's product, uses barley greens extracted from young barley plant leaves, which can assist in the build-up of strong anti-viral properties and helps boost the immune system.

These greens are rich in minerals, detoxifiers, chlorophyll, blood cleansers and enzymes.  Barley Juice Powder provides more vitamin B1 and calcium than milk, more vitamin C than several oranges, more iron than found in a serving of spinach, all 8 essential amino acids, flavenoids, chromium, potassium and made up of 20% protein.  Talk about a powerhouse supplement!

Barley juice has been used to help strengthen the pancreas, gallbladder and spleen, regulate stomach function, build healthy blood cells, moisten dryness, soothe inflamed membranes and support the nerves. Barley juice's mildly laxative effect helps to cleanse the intestinal tract, while its supply of enzymes helps to break down indigestible or toxic substances in foods.

Barley juice itself is easy to digest, making it an excellent nutritional supplement for convalescents and invalids.  Many drink barley juice to promote longevity!