The New Optimum Nutrition Bible
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SALT ALTERNATIVES
The average person gets far too much sodium because we eat too much salt (sodium chloride) and not enough potassium and magnesium. The net result is water retention and weight gain, anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure, and muscle cramps. Not all salt, however, is bad for you. Solo Low Sodium Sea Salt contains 60 percent less sodium and is high in the essential minerals magnesium and potassium. To purchase Solo Sea Salt, contact Daily Vitality Health Products at 800-618-1810.
SKIN-CARE PRODUCTS
Environ products were developed by cosmetic surgeon Dr. Des Fernandes to prevent skin cancer and address the damaging effects of the environment on our skin. Formulated with scientifically proven active ingredients including Vitamin A and antioxidant vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene, which are used in progressively higher concentrations, Environ will maintain a normal healthy skin, especially when there are signs of aging, pigmentation, problem skin, and scarring. To purchase Environ products, contact Daily Vitality Health Products at 800-618-1810, or DermaCare USA at 877-337-6227.
COFFEE AND TEA ALTERNATIVES
Teeccino: Found in health food stores, through Teeccino Caffé, Inc., 800-498-3434, www.teeccino.com, or through Daily Vitality Health Products, 800-618-1810, www.holfordhealth.com
Red Rooibos herbal tea: Found in health food stores; or Daily Vitality Health Products, 800-618-1810, www.holfordhealth.com
Tests
GENERAL TESTS
Laboratory tests are available for all the tests mentioned in this book, through qualified nutrition consultants and doctors. Leading laboratories include:
York Nutritional Laboratories
888-751-3388
www.yorkallergyusa.com
York Nutritional Laboratories offer a wide range of tests and specialize in testing that utilizes finger-prick blood samples that can be carried out at home.
Immuno Laboratories
1620 W. Oaklands Pk Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Tel: (954) 486 4500
Fax: (954) 739 6563
www.immunolab.com
Aeron Life Cycles Laboratory
1933 Davis Street, Suite 310
San Leandro, CA 94577
Tel: (800) 631 7900
Fax: (510) 729 0383
www.aeron.com
Great Smokies
63 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801-1074
Tel: (704) 253 0621
Fax: (704) 252 9303
www.gsdl.com
Diagnostech
6620501 92nd Place J-104
Kent, WA 98022
Tel: (425) 251 0596
Fax: (425) 251 0637
www.diagnostech.com
Supplement, remedy and supplier directory
Finding your own perfect supplement program can be confusing, but my website www.holfordhealth.com offers useful guidance.
The backbone of a good supplement program is:
A high-strength multivitamin
Additional vitamin C
An all-round antioxidant complex
An essential-fat supplement containing omega-3 and omega-6 oils
The following companies produce good-quality supplements that are widely available in the US:
Solgar Vitamin and Herb
Website has “where to buy” function for retail stores and online e-stores:
877-SOLGAR-4
www.solgar.com
Enzymatic Therapy, Inc.
Website has “where to buy” function for retail stores and online e-stores:
800-783-2286
www.enzy.com
Nature’s Plus
Website has store locator:
www.naturesplus.com
Source Naturals
Website has “where to buy” function for retail stores and online e-stores:
800-815-2333
www.sourcenaturals.com
Twinlab Corporation
Website only gives information on products:
800-645-5626
www.twinlab.com
And in other regions
United Kingdom: Health Products for Life offers a wide range of health products, which I recommend, from supplements to water filters, by mail and online. You can also order by phone at +44 (0)20 8874 8038, or visit their website at www.healthproductsforlife.com.
South Africa: Bioharmony produces a wide range of products in South Africa and other African countries. For details of your nearest supplier, call 0860 888 339 or visit www.bioharmonyco.za.
Australia: Solgar supplements are available in Australia. Contact Solgar at 1800 029 871 (toll-free) for your nearest supplier. Website: www.solgar.com.au. Another good brand is Blackmores.
New Zealand: Higher Nature products are available in New Zealand. Contact Aurora Natural Therapies, 4 La Trobe Track, KareKare, Waitakere City, Auckland 1232, or visit www.aurora.org.nz.
Singapore: HigherNature and Solgar products are available in Singapore. Contact Essential Living on 6276 1380 for your nearest supplier or visit www.essliv.com.
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