Pencils, rulers, notebooks—don’t forget the vitamins. Back to school means back to basics about health & nutrition. Keeping it simple means you’ll stick with it for the long haul without getting overwhelmed. Vitamins and minerals are essential. Without them, we couldn’t think or breathe, much less digest food or even read this article. But chances are you’re not getting enough of the good stuff, and figuring out what you need can be tricky.
Here, we show you some of the key nutrients we refer to as our “Essential 5.” Young or old, athlete or desk jockey, everyone can benefit from an ample amount of these essentials to help the body run like a well-oiled machine. With so many supplements to choose from, a back-to-basics approach like this one can help ensure that you’re investing your time and money where it counts, without making you go supplement-crazy.
Not all supplements are created equally. What are we looking for from the right vitamins and supplements? BIO-AVAILABILITY and SAFE SOURCING. Our Essential 5 picks score highly because their formulas prioritize how well the body can accept and use the nutrients therein. So many supplements are essentially just creating “expensive urine.” Your investment literally goes down the toilet if you don’t factor in the source or the bioavailability of the vitamins you buy. You’ll find that we don’t stick with one brand or formula for every application because we recognize that there are stand-out products across a number of brands.
While these five vitamins are all good ones to keep on hand for the average person, keep in mind that our bodies all have very unique needs. If you don’t feel like you’re firing on all cylinders, you don’t have to stand in the supplement aisle and guess. it’s possible to have us take a closer look. Using state of the art nutritional testing like our ZYTO scans or blood tests for nutritional deficiencies, we can assess your needs on a personalized basis and prescribe a supplement regimen specifically designed for YOU.
Call our office to learn more about nutritional testing, or read on to learn about our Essential 5. They’re all on sale this month at Nature’s Balance Acupuncture & Wellness Center where you can always find them at the counter (no appointment necessary) or get personalized recommendations at your next session. Take advantage of 10% off throughout the month of September.
1. A Well-Rounded MULTI-VITAMIN
A multi is the foundation upon which we build everything else. Without a good foundation, the house collapses. Our pick for best Multi-Vitamin takes you beyond basic wellness support. It has a proprietary blend of concentrated extracts and phytonutrients with scientifically tested biological activity to protect your cells and maintain DNA stability–activating your health potential like no other supplement.
* Adults | Kids
2. A Highly Absorbable Form of MAGNESIUM
– 21 reasons why you need a good magnesium supplement.
– Our pick is designed to enhance absorption and intestinal tolerance of magnesium to support muscle relaxation and nervous system health.
* Adults
3. A Well-Sourced VITAMIN D
– Adequate vitamin D is important for the regulation of calcium and phosphorus absorption, maintenance of healthy bones and teeth, and may protect against cancer, autoimmune diseases and diabetes.
– 3 Things Everyone Should Know About Vitamin D
– Our’s not only tastes good and is an easy-to-take liquid, it’s also not synthetic. Can be used by kids as well as adults.
* Our Vitamin D Pick
4. A Sustainable and Tasty FISH OIL
– We believe this one is a MUST to support a healthy cardiovascular system, immune response & joint health.
– General benefits of fish oil and why kids could use fish oil, too.
* Adults | Kids
5. A Full-Spectrum PROBIOTIC
– We use a variety of brands of probiotics depending on specific needs, however, this is our standard go-to for any and all digestive issues. Probiotics don’t just have an impact on digestion and tummy trouble. Learn more about all the ways targeted probiotics can make an impact here.
* Adults | Kids
Do you have questions about choosing the supplements that are right for you? Give our office a call and we’d be more than happy to help. 815-788-8383
Not all supplements are created equally. What are we looking for from the right vitamins and supplements? BIO-AVAILABILITY and SAFE SOURCING. Our Essential 5 picks score highly because their formulas prioritize how well the body can accept and use the nutrients therein. So many supplements are essentially just creating “expensive urine.” Your investment literally goes down the toilet if you don’t factor in the source or the bioavailability of the vitamins you buy. You’ll find that we don’t stick with one brand or formula for every application because we recognize that there are stand-out products across a number of brands.
While these five vitamins are all good ones to keep on hand for the average person, keep in mind that our bodies all have very unique needs. If you don’t feel like you’re firing on all cylinders, you don’t have to stand in the supplement aisle and guess. it’s possible to have us take a closer look. Using state of the art nutritional testing like our ZYTO scans or blood tests for nutritional deficiencies, we can assess your needs on a personalized basis and prescribe a supplement regimen specifically designed for YOU.
Call our office to learn more about nutritional testing, or read on to learn about our Essential 5. They’re all on sale this month at Nature’s Balance Acupuncture & Wellness Center where you can always find them at the counter (no appointment necessary) or get personalized recommendations at your next session. Take advantage of 10% off throughout the month of September.
1. A Well-Rounded MULTI-VITAMIN
A multi is the foundation upon which we build everything else. Without a good foundation, the house collapses. Our pick for best Multi-Vitamin takes you beyond basic wellness support. It has a proprietary blend of concentrated extracts and phytonutrients with scientifically tested biological activity to protect your cells and maintain DNA stability–activating your health potential like no other supplement.
* Adults | Kids
2. A Highly Absorbable Form of MAGNESIUM
– 21 reasons why you need a good magnesium supplement.
– Our pick is designed to enhance absorption and intestinal tolerance of magnesium to support muscle relaxation and nervous system health.
* Adults
3. A Well-Sourced VITAMIN D
– Adequate vitamin D is important for the regulation of calcium and phosphorus absorption, maintenance of healthy bones and teeth, and may protect against cancer, autoimmune diseases and diabetes.
– 3 Things Everyone Should Know About Vitamin D
– Our’s not only tastes good and is an easy-to-take liquid, it’s also not synthetic. Can be used by kids as well as adults.
* Our Vitamin D Pick
4. A Sustainable and Tasty FISH OIL
– We believe this one is a MUST to support a healthy cardiovascular system, immune response & joint health.
– General benefits of fish oil and why kids could use fish oil, too.
* Adults | Kids
5. A Full-Spectrum PROBIOTIC
– We use a variety of brands of probiotics depending on specific needs, however, this is our standard go-to for any and all digestive issues. Probiotics don’t just have an impact on digestion and tummy trouble. Learn more about all the ways targeted probiotics can make an impact here.
* Adults | Kids
Do you have questions about choosing the supplements that are right for you? Give our office a call and we’d be more than happy to help. 815-788-8383