The normal metabolic processors of the body use up vitamins and minerals. Health shops make money by selling items your body needs to maintain health. As an herb or a vitamin cannot be patented, nutrients remain reasonably priced. Compare the price of buying a good quality calcium and magnesium formula, designed to replace lost calcium and improve good bone density, with a pharmaceutical drug doing the same thing. The cost of the drug can be up to five times more expensive and comes with its own cocktail of side effects.

When dealing with a health shop, search out one whose staff can answer all your questions about the products they sell. Most companies that manufacture nutritional products do intensive and ongoing training with their suppliers. The staff in the shop can also advise on diet and explain the nutrients needed to assist the body to heal itself. The staff can usually provide a list of local practitioners who specialize in the holistic approach. Also, Olympia, the Miracles Lady here on our site would be more than happy to answer any Nutraceuticals questions you may have. E-mail her at Olympia@miraclesinthecity.com. (more…)