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As we continue our search to provide our customers with the best product selection possible, we came across American Biotech Labs. Their products lined up quite well with our mission and because Silver Biotics® is the next generation of silver technology, we wanted to make these amazing products available to you and yours.So, what is Colloidal Silver?“Colloidal silver is a broad term for a solution that can contain various concentrations of ionic silver compounds, silver colloids, or silver comp …

Have you woken up the morning after eating late or eating too much and just felt like there was a ball sitting in your stomach? It can feel as though nothing digested all night! Or maybe you have awakened in the middle of the night with stomach cramps and just needed to go to the bathroom, but nothing came out to release the stomach pressure.According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, about 42 million Americans are affected by constipation, making it one of …

Sap Sago is a traditional and 100% natural Swiss cheese solely produced in the Canton of Glarus in Switzerland. It dates back to the 8th century, where records indicate that the monks of Glarus created the cheese. However, at the Glarner Landsgemeind, on April 24th, 1463 the Sap Sago recipe was legally protected. It was then agreed upon that the cheese must be marked with a stamp of origin in order to be called Schabziger. Thus, making Sap Sago one of the oldest and protected cheeses throughout …

It’s back and better than ever, and we couldn’t be happier! The return of this popular dental floss product is here. Customers have been eagerly asking for it to be back in stock and it has happened! We have worked closely with the original developers of Tooth Zone Sponge floss with Xylitol who are now known as XyliTEK™ to create XpanDent Xylitol Sponge Floss™ to get this sought-after floss product back in stock.The Sponge Floss™ developers pointed out that the floss used to shred, and because o …

We know a lot of people who struggle with allergies over the spring and summer months, people who will sneeze for 30 or more minutes before their over-the-counter drug kicks in to provide some necessary allergy relief. In searching for a fast-acting solution for these people, we found Terry Naturally®’s FastBlock™ Allergy Relief. It encompasses what we were looking for while staying true to our mission.Terry Naturally®’s FastBlock™ is fast-acting and relieves allergy symptoms of hay fever and al …

Why Spray Supplements?Here are a few good reasons for taking oral spray supplements:Excellent absorption. We expect a lot out of the supplements we buy. High-quality products are often expensive and require time and organization to take as directed. If they are poorly absorbed, we are wasting our money and time. With Dr. Spray's products, you spray directly into your mouth and swallow. The result is a simple transformation of a nutritional supplement into nurturing energy.Ease of swallowing …

Since 2002, we have enjoyed the traditional Xlear nasal spray and the many benefits that it has to offer. Even though we love this drug-free saline nasal spray, some of us here at Homestead Market wanted a more powerful spray to help clear our sinus and nasal passages. So, we became creative and started mixing in our personal blend of essential oils! It came as a wonderful surprise when Spry-Xlear announced its new Xlear Rescue Nasal Spray. Here is the herbal sinus relief spray that we we …

Many people suffer from dry mouth and for several reasons. Some people struggle to find relief from dry mouth because of cancer treatments; some just fail to produce sufficient saliva in general, possibly due to side effects from medications; and others have some very serious health issues, including immune disorders like Sjogren’s syndrome. We have many customers who have experienced dry mouth, and we understand the discomfort that it causes them. Because so many people struggle with this syndr …

Surprise your guests with something NEW and adventurous . . . that is really OLD and delicious!Sap Sago Cheese – also referred to as Swiss Schabziger® -- is made only in Switzerland from a thousand year-old recipe.It is a unique, hard, pungent, grating cheese with uses limited only to your imagination. A little goes a long way!Our Sap Sago customers tend to be very sentimental about this unique cheese. Many have ties to Europe and grew up eating it with fresh bread and butter (hmmm good!) N …

The word is out! Sugar – especially in excessive amounts – is harmful to our bodies. And we’ve learned that artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame and sucralose, have their downsides, too. Is there a way to avoid these products and still satisfy my sweet tooth or to complete a recipe that calls for sugar? Yes, there is, and here are two products from Homestead Market for you to consider adding to your food pantry: Xylitol: Pure xylitol is a white, crystalline natural substance that l …