Product Reviews
by Jeffrey Schiller • Arizona

Maintaining a good, clean, organic lifestyle is the key to good health. Occasionally, we may need additional help. Here are some new products that can assist us during the cold and flu season to help us maintain a strong, healthy immune system. Ask for these products at your local health food store.


SUPPLEMENTS

It is widely known that organic whole fruits and vegetables are necessary to maintain proper health and that many diseases can be avoided through diet and proper supplementation. COUNTRY LIFE developed Real Food Organics™, a line of supplements derived from organic fruits, vegetables, seeds, sprouts, legumes and more, to offer nutritional support to diets that are falling short of the daily requirements. They use a fermentation process which breaks down components, making them easy to digest, increasing nutrient absorption and assimilation. The line includes: Your Daily Nutrition, Your Daily Vitamin C, His Daily Nutrition, and Her Daily Nutrition. Available in 30 or 60 easy-to-swallow tablets. (800) 645-5768, www.realfoodorganics.com.

PENN HERB launches Olbas Sugar-Free Black Currant Lozenges, formulated to help fight minor throat and bronchial irritation due to colds and inhaled irritants. The active ingredients of menthol and eucalyptus have a natural anesthetic action and provide cool, soothing relief for a sore throat. The lozenges are sweetened with ISOMALT, made from beets, which the company says is suitable for those on a sugar controlled diet.
Other Olbas products include Pastilles, an extra-strong lozenge with maximum strength cough suppressant drops that clears the head, cools the throat, and helps freshen the breath. Olbas Oil contains six essential oils that can be used as a massage oil or inhalant. Its strong vapors penetrate and enhance breathing. (800) 523-9971, www.olbas.com.

HEALTHCARE BRANDS INTERNATIONAL introduces Sambucol® Cold & Flu Relief Tablets, a homeopathic product with natural black elderberry that offers relief from the symptoms of colds and flu. Black elderberries are a potent antioxidant that clinical studies have shown help support the immune system. Other products in the line include: Sambucol® Original Formula (available in tablet or liquid form) and Sambucol® Immune System Formula (chewable tablets). (866) 613-5057, www.sambucol.com.


SUPERFOODS

EROM INC. distributes Juvo Raw Superfood, made entirely from 100% certified organic raw whole foods. Raw foods are extremely important to one’s diet because they contain powerful antioxidants, immune system stimulators and live enzymes. Mix one scoop of the powder in 8-10 oz of milk, water, juice, or beverage. Fresh or frozen fruit could be added for additional flavor and maple syrup, agave, or honey to sweeten the taste. The company recommends 1-3 servings daily. (800) 558-5886, www.gojuvo.com.

AMAZING GRASS introduces two organic Whole Food Energy Bars to its line of superfood products. Both bars are a blend of nourishing superfoods mixed with their alkalizing Green SuperFood, antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables, which delivers nutrients the way nature intended -- unprocessed and organic. Available in two flavors: Original and Chocolate. (866) 472-7711, www.amazinggrass.com.

SUPERFOOD SNACKS offers a line of Super Smoothie Mixes made with raw organic ingredients. Each mix is a perfect meal replacement. Available in four great tasting flavors: Goji Strength with Camu Camu & Goji Berries, Cacao Cream with Raw Cacao & Vanilla Bean, Purple Clarity with Acai & Mangosteen, and Green Life with Chlorella & Nettle Leaf. (866) 771-5683, www.superfoodsnacks.com.


ORGANIC SNACK

LUVLI FOOD launches, Smashies™, the first Organic Apple Sauce in a portable, convenient, no-mess resealable pouch. Smashies™ is a blend of organic red delicious and golden delicious apples with no added sugar. Each pouch contains 1 serving of whole fruit and is packed with antioxidants and vitamin C. (866) 680-5528, www.smashies.com.


HEALTH TOOL KIT

Dale Weinert is a cancer survivor. From her personal experience, she developed Inner Vacations Tool Kits in order to empower individuals, in both health and disease, to find inner peace. Tool Kit contains Inner Peace for Busy People (book), Lavender Essential Oil, Daily Gratitude Journal, Fight Cancer Guided Imagery CD, Restful Eye Pillow with Strap, Easy & Effective Breathing Exercises, and more. Other kits available. (516) 681-2129, www.innervacationskits.com.

Jeffrey Schiller is a special feature columnist and writes for health and environmental publications across the nation. He can be reached at: jeffreys@aztecfreenet.org