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5-HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN (5-HTP), l-TYROSINE, OMEGA-3 ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS...

Magnesium

An essential mineral found in dark green vegetables, seeds, legumes, nuts, and whole grains. Boosts immunity, keeps bones strong...

Soak it up Safely

It'll take more than a big floppy hat to protect you from all those ultraviolet rays at the pool or picnic this summer. Try these five easy ways to save your skin before, during, and after your time in the sun...

Valerian

WHAT IT IS/BENEFITS: Extracted from the dried roots and stems of a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. Found in teas and tinctures. Relieves insomnia...

Vitamin D valuable for circulatory health

You probably know that vitamin D is good for healthy bones, but new evidence shows it might also benefit your circulatory system. ...

Fo-ti

Also known as he-shou-wu, fo-ti is made from the starchy roots of a woody vine and is a common ingredient in many Chinese tonic formulas...

Hooked on tonics

For more than 3,000 years, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners have used tonics to create balance by counteracting deficiencies or blockages, and...

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