Welcome to our ACED series finale! This week, we conclude our 3-part series with a special discussion about some of our most essential vitamins: C & E. Find out everything you need to know about the benefits, sources, and research behind these critical vitamins. Check out our full show breakdown below:
Today, our Naturals in News covers Ginseng for fatigue, the use of licorice root extract for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in post menopausal women and prunes for cardiovascular health in post menopausal women. Naturals in the Know finishes the ACED lecture with Vitamins E and C. We cover current research on the necessity of adequate intake of these two crucial vitamins.
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Welcome back! This week, our ACED series continues with a special discussion all about Vitamin D. Nan leads a compelling talk about the benefits - and, most importantly, the sources - of Vitamin D as part of a balanced lifestyle. Check out the full episode breakdown below:
In Naturals in the News, we talk about two exciting headlines on Psyillocybin -related to depression and end of life. Also, headlines on curcumin and post Covid fatigue and carotinoids for night vision. In Naturals in the Know, Nan and Tom deep dive into Vitamin D and its dietary importance and over all health.
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Welcome, friends! This week, we're kicking off our ACED Series - where we'll be exploring the vital (and highly underrated) Vitamins A, C, E, & D. 
From lungs to liver, and digestion to vision, Vitamin A is essential. But what is it? Do you need to take a Vitamin A supplement, or can you get all the A you need through dietary choices? Tom & Nan have the answers. Check out our full episode breakdown below:
In Naturals in the News we cover "waking in the middle of the night - is it normal?", the efficacy of Ayurvedic herbs in treating Type 2 Diabetes, and a pateneted urinalysis that measures your inflammatory marker Thromboxane. In Naturals in the Know we begin a series of investigations into four essential vitamins that are often mentioned in the news as being deficient in a large portion of the population. This week is focused on Vitamin A and its effect on lungs, GI tract, vision, maternal and fetal health and liver health.
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Steve Lankford, whose Health Quest Podcast spans more than twenty years and upwards of 400 episodes, is one of the natural product industry's most outspoken voices. From starting in retail during the early days of the health food industry, to becoming an early adopter in streaming and podcasting, Steve's commitment to education is simply outstanding. Now, he joins Tom & Nan to talk about important legislation, the FDA, educating consumers, and much more! 
In Naturals in the News this week, we discuss a new study that an inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds or more is an indicator of death from all causes within the next 10 years and, on the opposite side, you'll see how a little coffee may extend your life. More news surprises such as the benefits of a cucumber sugar and full spectrum vitamin E for longevity.
In this week's Naturals in the Know we have a very special guest, Steve Lankford, radio and podcasting since 1995 in the Natrual Health channel. Learn about DSHEA, and why it's so important for those who wish to continue taking supplements and herbs for natural health.
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Welcome back! This week, in our Naturals in the News, we take a look at the gut microbiome and its potential effect on skin cancer, the Baobab tree and its potential sustainable and ecologically sound type of fiber, the use of green papaya for long life in Costa Rica and the Scalzo Institute's pledge to scientifically study herbs. For Our Favorite Things, Tom shares about the incredible cardiovascular benefits of Hibiscus tea and Nan shares about Rhodioloa rosea as one of our best adaptogens for physical and mental performance.
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Welcome to Part 2 of our discussion on men's sexual health! In Naturals in the News, we mention plant remedies for UV protection, Saffron for mood and the potential dangers of taking too much of one supplement. In Naturals in the Know, Tom Dadant shares the herbal helpers for Men's Sexual Health, a continuation of the conversation from Episode #10. Join us in this revelatory episode on Men's Sexual Health. 
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Is mouthwash affecting your circulation? This week, Tom and Nancy present a very special Naturals in the News, with insights on mouthwash, tumeric and frankinscence for pain, capsacian for support cancer treatment and pain and cannabis and research for cancer. In our Favorite Things, we cover the amino acid L-Tyrosine and Ashwagandha's incredible health benefits. Thanks for listening!
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Welcome back! This week, Tom and Nan bring you exciting developments in the natural products industry - including taking cranberry for cardiovascular health and Nettles for BPH and osteoarthritis - in Naturals in the News. Then, Tom leads a very special Naturals in the Know discussion, focusing on Men's Sexual Health and how to stay virile and young over your lifetime. Lastly, Our Favorite Things includes D-Ribose for restorative energy and Epimedium for libido enhancement. Thanks so much for listening!
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Is microalgae a green alternative to palm oils? Can elderberry extracts stop the replication of SARA CoV2 in-vitro? What are the consequences of the overuse of antibiotics in women? This week, Tom and Nan break down huge news in the natural products industry in a packed Naturals in the Know segment. Then, they welcome special guest Erik Goldman and talk about the history of his longstanding newsletter, Holistic Primary Care, and how attitudes toward supplements are shifting within the medical community. In honor of International Women's Month, Our Favorite Things shares our love for herbs that support Women's Health. Shatavari and Cramp Bark are reigning herbs used to support women in and through their cycles and beyond. Enjoy!
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In this industry-focused episode, Naturals in the News examines a new form of Vitamin B1, an in depth look at the research on Krill oil for cardiovascular health and returned to the conversation about the ruling of NAC through the FDA. Our Naturals in the Know is a delightful interview with Doug Wallace, owner of a health food store in Santa Cruz California who downsized from working for Whole Foods and has a lot of insight into the natural products industry. 
Our Favorite Things covers Saliva miltiorrhiza also known as Dan Shen or Red Sage root for supporting heart heath and L-Arginine and L- Citrulline two wonderful amino acids for overall circulatory health. Check it out!
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