Homestead Market Blog: Health Tips and Product Insights

Small Wins Gummies are great tasting, healthier than traditional gummies, low-sugar, plant-based and all natural gummy candies now available in Classic and Sour flavors at Homestead Market! In a world that often celebrates big achievements and grand accomplishments, it's easy to overlook the value of small wins. Recognizing the importance of celebrating these small wins, a new and innovative product has emerged from the parent company of Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets. We would like to introduce …

Are pesky bugs ruining your outdoor adventures? Does the thought of scratching a mosquito bite make you cringe? Are you searching for a natural solution to protect your child’s or your own skin from harmful sun rays? Look no further than Natural Patch Co, a trusted brand, Natural Patches now at Homestead Market! Natural Patches are adhesive patches or stickers made with natural ingredients including essential oils or high-tech technology to specially address the troubles we encounter o …

Silver Biotics has recently introduced a new product in their line of immune-boosting supplements – their Elderberry Zinc Silver Lozenges. Elderberry has long been known for its powerful antiviral and immune-boosting properties, making it an excellent addition to any supplement regimen. Silver Biotics has taken this a step further by combining elderberry with their patented SilverSol® technology and Zinc, creating a highly effective immune-boosting lozenge. In this blog, we will explore the …

Spiffies Tooth Wipes, now made by Epic Dental and in the USA, are a revolutionary dental hygiene product designed specifically for babies, children, and adults. These soft, disposable wipes are infused with xylitol, a natural sweetener that has been clinically proven to reduce the risk of tooth decay. These tooth wipes are available in apple and grape for kid-friendly flavors.  Spiffies Tooth Wipes are an excellent alternative to toothbrushes for infants and toddlers who are still d …

Did you know that February is Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month? Well it is! Dental health is an important aspect of every child’s overall health and well-being. Taking care of our teeth and gums is essential for preventing painful and costly dental problems, such as cavities, gum disease, tooth loss, and dental visit worry.  Here are some tips for maintaining good dental health! Brush your teeth twice a day with toothpaste: Brushing your teeth regularly helps remove plaque, the …

Terry Naturally’s DIM Complex with BCM-95 Curcumin is a newer product from Terry Naturally that boasts a triple-action formula to help balance hormones for women of all ages. It is widely known that a healthy hormone balance is crucial. Without balanced hormones, our moods, weight, energy level, and general well-being can make our bodies feel overwhelmed and out of sync. That is why Terry Naturally created DIM Complex with BCM-95 Curcumin. What is the Triple-action formula in Terry N …

What is a nanoparticle? A nanoparticle is a particle having an average size of 1 to 999 nanometers. A nanometer is 10 -9meter. Its abbreviation is nm. How large are the calcite nanoparticles in Tooth Builder® Toothpaste and Squigle® Jr Toothpaste? Tooth Builder's and Squigle Jr's patented nanoparticles are made of calcite (calcium carbonate, CaCO3). Their average size is 70 nm. By comparison, a red blood cell is roughly the shape of a hockey puck, with a diameter of 6-8 microns (60 …

Canker Sores (Aphthous Stomatitis) and Mouth Ulcers Instructions for Patients ©2020 SQUIGLE, Inc.  (Last revision: April 2, 2020) These instructions are provided as a guide to patients who have been diagnosed by a physician or dentist. These Instructions have been created after hundreds of hours of discussions with patients and physicians. They are not meant to be rigid and unchanging. Of course, we hope they work for you. But if they don't, please contact SQUIGLE, Inc. at 1-877- …

Many of us struggle with bad breath or simple halitosis. It can be embarrassing and even offensive to some people. Below are some instructions for bad breath and how to remedy bad breath germs.  Bad Breath (simple halitosis) Instructions for Patients ©2020 SQUIGLE, Inc. (Last revision:  April 2, 2020) These instructions are provided as a guide to patients who have been diagnosed by a physician or dentist. These Instructions are the result of many discussions w …

Those CANKER SORES! If you've experienced these painful mouth ulcers, you are in good company. Each year 20% of Americans suffer from canker sores, also known as aphthous ulcers or recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS). They frequently affect adolescents and women just prior to their menstrual periods. Women are twice as likely to get canker sores as men, and if your parents had them, you have a 90% chance of experiencing them yourself. Symptoms These mouth ulcers generally appear as sma …