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Venom Good!
There is a new over-the-counter analgesic product called Venodol that will make your life and aches better. This awesome product is a topical roll-on cream created to supply long-lasting relief from chronic pain related (inflammation including joint pain, tendinitis, arthritis and body aches). After using Venodol, you’ll feel like new.
Venodol is very easy to use, is non-addictive and is scent free. Also, the product does not use other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin, naproxen sodium or ibuprofen, and does not have acetaminophen.
When we heard that the active component in Venodol is cobra venom, we immediately thought of the fierce venom devouring pain! Cobra venom contains many small proteins that apply analgesic and immune-modulating activity. Even though it is thought that these proteins control the immune system to control the body’s response to injury.
Apply affected areas 3 to 4 times every day, relief from chronic pain should be accomplished within two weeks. Venodol gets the job done.
Visit www.Venodol.com for more information.
Reviewed by Joey Argenziano
Food for thought!
Nature’s Way Alliance
A TRU-ID Certified and NON-GMO Box of nature that takes you to what matters. Living life in harmony with our natural surroundings! Nature’s Way in on a mission and the Rainforest Alliance to conserve biodiversity and foster sustainable livelihoods is it! They will donate up to $100,000.00 from the sales of their herbal products to that Rainforest Alliance, let’s all do our part…order for your health and for future sustainability! Kudos to Nature’s Way and how they started in 1969 and going strong!
Pistachio Way!
What do you get when you combine dark chocolate and a pistachio? Natural and health, the pistachio way. Great taste and health benefits all in one…it’s covered!
Now take cranberries, Agave Nectar and pistachios, add them together and what do you get? Great taste and health benefits all in one…it’s a chewy bite!
About Pistachio Chewy Bites
With two main ingredients, Pistachio Chewy Bites provide healthy snack lovers the amazing benefits of pistachios and cranberries in a delicious and nutritious bite-size bar. Pistachio Chewy Bites are heart-healthy, 100% all natural, gluten and dairy free, low in sodium, GMO free, vegan and a great on-the-go protein snack. They also have no cholesterol, zero trans-fat and are a good source of dietary fiber. These nutrient-rich snack bars provide a great balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat for sustainable energy. With 7 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber and healthy fat, the individually wrapped bars are the perfect one stop shop.
About Dark Chocolate Pistachios
Available in 5oz bags, these sweet treats offer the heart healthy benefits of pistachios along with the amazing qualities of antioxidant-rich dark chocolate. Dark Chocolate Pistachios are definitely a sweet snack that you can feel good about, these power-packed treats are a must-have item for your pantry or office drawer.
About Sara Siskind
Certified Nutritional Health Counselor, Sara Siskind is the founder of Hands On Healthy, cooking classes for adults, families and teens based in New York. Sara has dedicated her career to educating clients on how food and lifestyle choices affect health, and how to make the right choices to look and feel your best each day. Sara translates the complexity of integrated nutrition into usable tools with easy-to-cook recipes that appeal to the entire family. Sara counsels privately to offer highly customized health and nutrition plans for her clients. She also works with parents on shopping and cooking smarter to create healthier homes. In addition, she teaches beginner to gourmet cooking classes with her signature “toss it in” approach. In addition, Sara regularly works with corporations and non-profit organizations to lead workshops and lectures on healthy eating.
Stinger Snack Attack!
Tasty and healthy Protein Chews and Snack Bars both have a terrific blend of ingredients with a bold flavor and an excellent source for energy.
Started decades ago by a beekeeper, Ralph Gamer and is wife Luella, to provide great tasting honey-based energy foods made with natural ingredients.
Gluten free, Dairy free, Soy free, Kosher and great before, during and after activities.
Add HoneyStinger.com to your lifestyle!
Bundle baby!
Drink up! Bundle Organics ( http://www.bundleorganics.com )Flavor, gentle ingredients and delicious taste. Grab a case as a nice add for the next baby shower for sure.
Awesome flavors like Dark Berry Veggie Juice, Kale Apple Lemon Juice and Carrot Orange Berry give some great choices.
We’re wondering which goes best with pickles 😉 probably all of them!

Safe to Sip
An Extra Bump
Hydration, Please
OB-GYN Approved
Cinco No Gluten!
Jewel’s Bakery and Cafe, a gluten-free bakery and cafe in the heart of beautiful and dreamy Arizona is giving us a Cinco de Mayo Recipe!
Even their twitter profile is adorable: Local, #glutenfree family owned bakery and cafe serving full breakfast, lunch, and brunch on weekends. 4041 E Thomas Rd (602) 714-5243
Be sure and follow them @Jewels_Cupcakes
Vegan Whole Garden Tacos w/ Cashew Cilantro Cream Sauce
Corn tortillas
1 medium sweet potato
1/2 cup cooked black beans
1/2 cup spinach
1/4 cup sliced onions
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
3/4 cup raw cashews (soaked for 2 hours)
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
1/2 tablespoon mustard
1/4 cup cilantro
1/2 cup water
1 lime
1/2 avocado
Salsa
Peel and dice sweet potato into squares, slice onion. Toss in olive oil and salt and pepper and bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until fork tender. While the sweet potatoes are cooking, blend cashews, nutritional yeast, lime juice, mustard, and water until creamy. Warm corn tortillas on the stove, or in the microwave for 15-30 seconds. In a pan, sauté spinach, mushrooms, black beans, sweet potato, and cooked quinoa. Stuff your awesome tacos with veggies and top with avocado slices, cashew cilantro cream sauce…need I keep going?
Enjoy! Have a healthy celebration!
Pour, Dissolve, Repeat!
A sprinkle a day….
This is great! Kids don’t have to struggle chewing and getting those gummies out of their teeth–although truth be told, some of us still chew the gummies, but now have a great alternative!
Tastes great, different flavors and easy and fun to pour! There’s no forgetting to take your vitamins with these pouch o health and I’m sure PixieVites was a thought…
alternaVites – Taking a multi-vitamin is recommended by doctors–check with your doctor on what and how much your child should be taking.
alternaVites Kids has revolutionized the children’s vitamin category…this is so true!
alternaVites can be poured directly on the tongue where it melts in the mouth (DSN favorite delivery) or mixed into drinks or foods (alot comes to mind like a Fruitcup)! alternaVites Kids multivitamin & mineral formula contains 17 essential nutrients specially designed for children ages 4 and up.
Look at all these great pictures, extremely helpful for parents and even kids to recognize and know (always check with your pediatrician regardless).
- Contains 0 grams of sugar (free of aspartame and high fructose corn syrup)
- Delicious, natural flavors
- Gluten- free*
- No artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors, or preservatives
- Vegetarian
- No GMO ingredients
- Contains no egg, milk, peanut, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish or shellfish.
- Certified kosher (OU)
- Endorsed by pediatric dentists
- alternaVites are MADE IN USA.
Now that’s thinking of kids and what will work for them!
100 Favs!
Everything about this recipe book is smart! The way it’s catered to the many people that have food allergies, diseases or ulcers is just well needed in today’s world!
Baking for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet is a great gift or treat for yourself in case you need some ideas…there’s 100 for you!
Love the egg-free pictures on some of the recipes. There’s also tips and suggestions, you know this is put together by someone that truly enjoys people eating happily!