Homestead Market Blog: Health Tips and Product Insights

There are some really great choices out there when it comes to xylitol mints, including Epic Dental Mints, Ice Chips Candy Mints, Spry Mints, and XyliDent Tabs. However, not all xylitol mints are created equal. We have gathered the details from the brands we carry and created a helpful table for you to review. What xylitol mint is right for you and how does each compare to the other? You can find all of that information below in this comparison chart. …

Most of us take for granted the saliva in our mouths.  Saliva plays a critical role in keeping our mouths clean and moist and helps to start digestion of the foods we eat.  Unfortunately, some people’s bodies fail to produce saliva, and they struggle with “dry mouth.” The cause of dry mouth varies.  Among other things, it can be a side effect of medications, the result of an accident or an immune disorder called Sjogren’s syndrome.  Whatever the cause, our customers with …

Are you just starting to look into natural sweeteners or an alternative to sugar? You might have heard of xylitol or erythritol natural sweetener.. We have tried both and feel that each serves its purpose for drinks, baking, and flavor! We carry both of these natural sweeteners and have outlined each product and brand below. We hope you find a one that works for you!   Sweetener: Xylitol Source: Package Sizes: Notes: …

If you haven’t already heard, Snowflakes has recreated its brand of tasty, simple, and sugar-free Xylitol candy. The new brand line is called SNO and its packaging reminds you of where it comes from every time you look at it! They are unique by nature.Ultimately, SNO is short for Snowflakes. Snowflakes Candy has said that as a tribute to the Nordic region, which is thought to be the origin of xylitol, they adopted the Ø from the Norwegian alphabet. Furthermore, Snowflakes wants the Ø to be a cue …

Ever feel like you could use an Energy Boost? Well, we have felt that ourselves and can relate! Terry Naturally® offers a red ginseng product that does just that and we are thrilled about it! Let’s learn more together.What is Ginseng and what is Red Ginseng Specifically? Chinese medicine has used the herb, Ginseng, for many centuries. It is a short and sluggish plant that has fleshy roots. The amount of time that the roots are allowed to grow and how they are dried is what classifies the ginseng …

These days we need all the help we can get to keep ourselves and our families healthy. Silver Biotics® of Americna Biotech Labs has again made advances in their immune support line of supplements. We are pleased to carry this product at Homestead Market: Silver Biotics Silver Lozenges with Vitamin C in and Orange Splash flavor! These lozenges contain the powerful SilverSol Technology® and Vitamin C to give your body a boost. The Silver Lozenges have an orange cream flavor with a cooling an …

First, who is Terry Naturally?Terry Naturally is a vitamin and supplement company that is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Their parent company, EuroPharma, works to bring European-tested and custom supplement formulations to American consumers that contain unique botanical and proprietary blends. The EuroPharma team strives to expand vitamin and supplement science for more natural health. They have made well known products like Curamin®, AnxioCalm®, and the Hemp Select® lines. Literally, their …

New Spray Labs VitaminsIf you prefer spray vitamins over capsules or pills, consider Spray Labs which are produced in Arizona. The Founder and Chief Scientific Officer for Spray Labs is Dr. Clive Spray. Dr. Spray received his chemistry degrees in the UK and later moved to the USA where he did academic research at UCLA before moving into the private sector. In 2011 he founded Spray Labs, LLC, where he put his intense and lifelong interest in human nutrition into practice with the development of s …

Curamin® from Terry Naturally® has been taken and loved by millions of people all over the United States and worldwide for many, many years. It is that steadfast product that is consistent and works reliably. Curamin® has won 30 national awards and has been voted #1 pain formula year over year. Let’s explore this product and two others, Curamin® EXTRA Strength and the brand new CuraMed® Acute Pain Relief – one of our staff favorites now!Curamin® Details: Is designed for Pain Relief* From occ …

We were introduced to Black Ice patches, which are made by Cabon Biotech LLC, about a year ago, and we are super excited to introduce you to the new Black Ice Mild Non-Medicated Patches in Lavender!These Non-Medicated Lavender Black Ice Patches use the same hydrogel patch with activated charcoal as do the Menthol medicated charcoal patches. Did you know that charcoal made into a paste has been used on the skin since ancient times? Traditionally, charcoal mixed with water (charcoal poultice) is m …