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I take mannatech vitamins - you set up an account and order them - no sales reps bother you. They dont have the "shelf-life" bindings in them like over-the-counter one do in the stores either so you wont just pee them out.

They have helped me with pms, irregular periods, allergies and I get less colds than before, and definately more energy and focus is better.

I got my best friend on them who has fibromylasia and they help her better than her meds do. Meds are toxins anyway so Im glad that she doesnt have to take them.

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These are the vitamins I use http://www.oligofructosecomplex.net/

I started with the prenatals when I was pregnant with my second daughter 6 years ago and now I use the regular womens and I swear by these. I used to be tired all of the time, in bed by 10pm at the latest, up around 8am or 9am and still tired all day. I would even take naps whenever I could. Now I am up until 11pm - Midnight and up by 7am or so and I never take naps anymore. They have also have children's vitamins as well that have really helped my 2 girls.

Let me know if you want anymore details.
M. S

Whenever I feel extra special sluggish, I take an Emergen-C packet. They keep me from getting sick, and they give me a boost. Drinking a Kombucha makes me feel pretty good too.

Hi K.,
My name is C., mother of 3 children, well they are no longer babies, Chantal 25, Candace 20 and Celene 15. I was like you at one time. I thought it was normal to be tired all the time, until I was introduced to a green company. I was really only interested in having safe natural products in my home. I didn't realize that the vitamins would have such an impact on my health and my families. I used to be so tired during the day, especially about 1:30 in the afternoon. After trying the vitamins, I realized I was no longer tired. I was amazed.

Staying healthy in general we know is about keeping our immune system strong – and unfortunately the foods we eat today are sorely lacking in nutritional value – I think we are all aware that the vitamin wars are over – even the AMA stated in 2002 that everyone must take a daily supplement to ensure proper nutrition – but which one?

There are so many to choose from…. Plus it can get frustrating for folks taking a vitamin – many times they really don’t feel any difference, right? Well that’s because it’s not what it says on the bottle that matters but instead what is actually being absorbed for your body to use – and more than that – if we are taking in adequate antioxidants to fight free radical damage – because science tells us that free radicals are the source of most disease and illness.

Well, I don’t know if you caught the big announcement on the news – but on August 21st Melaleuca announced to the public their breakthrough scientific discovery called Oligo-Fructose-Complex , that binds the minerals - which is really what our body needs – to organic compounds to mirror the way minerals are found in fruits and vegetables which solves the problem with traditional multivitamins.

What this does is 2-fold. First, it keeps the minerals soluble in the intestine – which is where absorption takes place – in fact our supplements are 9xs more soluble than popular vitamins like One a Day and Centrum. But the biggest part of our announcement is the discovery that traditional vitamin/mineral supplements actually CREATE free radicals in the intestine – wiping out nearly all the antioxidants - all the ‘good guys’ - leaving our bodies virtually unprotected from free radical damage.

This is a very significant discovery in the wellness industry – Our Oligo-Fructose- Complex is patent-pending and is the first and only supplement that actually guards the minerals from producing free radicals which preserves the ‘good guys’ so they can be used and absorbed into your body – and it’s exclusive to Melaleuca.

We’re so sure you will feel a difference in your health, your energy level and overall sense of well-being that we guarantee it with “the 90-day challenge." Try our Vitality Pack for yourself – if you honestly don’t feel better – you can get your money back, guaranteed. That makes pretty good sense, doesn’t it?

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Sincerely,
C.

Hi K.,

I just wanted to respond really quick. It may be nothing, but the symptoms you are experiencing are the same ones I went through when I found out that I have a thyroid deficiancy. I was considerably younger (I found out at 26), but I'm grateful I asked the MD about it. Because now all I do is take one little pill a day and my energy is back and my hair is getting fuller again.

All you need is a simple blood test to determine if your thyroid if functioning correctly. I would talk to your doctor about your symptoms right away.

an all-natural supplement that will definitely help your hair, skin, nails, and any allergies you may have is MSM. you can get it in pill form, but it's more expensive and not as easily absorbed that way. powder form is the best.
you can get it here:
http://www.bio-alternatives.net/msm.htm?gclid=CJOR34m3yJY...

or you can google "MSM powder" and come up with a lot of different sites. it's really good for EVERYTHING, health-wise.

my mom gets it from Rich Distributing. here is one link for them:
http://www.costlessvitamin.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=2_...

there are many more for them, as well, just google them.

Fo-Ti also http://altmedicine.about.com/od/herbsupplementguide/a/FoT... here is some info, you can Google for more, it does really work including the grey hair thing. It also boost your immune system like nothing else and has no known side effects or drug interactions. You can find it at GNC and other health food stores. Good Luck!

Hey K.,
The statement that your skin and hair are being affected too makes me think you may want to get your thyroid checked...quick blood test and an easy supplement if you're found deficient. Those are all symptoms of hypothyroid and it's extremely common so something you might want to rule out as a cause. Getting on the right does bring the life back into you...more energy, healthy skin and hair!

K.,

About 6 years ago, I wanted the same. A family friend introduced me to Reliv. After success throughout our family with everything from lack of energy to pooping problems, my husband and I became Reliv distributors.

I used Reliv as my prenatal vitamin throughout my most recent pregnancy and felt great, and still feel great 3 wks later.

Contact me here if you are interested in trying Reliv. You can order direct from Reliv and have it shipped to you. If you go that route, please use my RCN####-###-####. But I'd much rather talk with you first so you order the correct product.

Mom of 4: girl, boy, boy, boy(newborn on 10/2/08)

Hi K.-
One a day multi's don't tend to be very helpful- in fact if you're referring to Centrum, you're actually better off not even taking it (very poor quality, contains dyes & lead)- so first be sure to get on a high quality MVI & take it 2x/day (new chapter is a great company as is Enzymatic Therapies- available at quality local health food stores). Otherwise, I would be sure to have a doc look at your thyroid- your TSH should be at 2.0 or below. I don't know where you are but I would encourage you to connect with a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in your area (in California go to calnd.org).
Take care,
T. Fleck, ND

Hi K.,

I'm 50 and had my daughter when I was 40 and I experienced low energy as well as the tendency to catch every cold that came along. Part of it was a lack of quality sleep and exercise, part was my hormones levels we starting to fluctuate, I think our diet contributed to it as well because we ate a lot of high glycemic foods and the other factor was we were not taking a quality vitamin. As you probably know our skin, the largest organ in our body, is a reflection of our inner health as is our hair. Unfortunately some of these things do relate to age, but I didn’t want to just accept that as the way things had to be. I was lucky enough to meet a nurse who introduced me a sixteen year old international science/research company with a holistic approach to health, supporting the body’s natural defense systems to prevent disease and help our entire body function at its peak. I was so impressed with what I learned about this company and with what I learned about my health from this company that I decided to become an associate to help USANA get this information out to as many people as possible. So the following information I am passing on to you from the scientists at USANA as well as other international authorities specializing in nutritional medicine. Since USANA is a direct sales company you can purchase directly from them by having an associate set up an account for you. This way you can purchase at the same lowest price available to associates at no additional cost to you. Here’s some info and video clips to help you with your research. If you have more questions or would like to try the products please feel free to contact me.

Vitamins:
Here's where I have learned the most over the last eight years. I did not know that the supplement industry was not closely regulated like the drug/pharmaceutical industry is. I did not know that they only have to actually have 10% of what is on the label in the product and that there could be other things like stimulants and contaminants that are not listed on the label. That's why athletes are warned not to take supplements - because there is no guarantee of the quality or contents. But in Canada and Australia supplement manufacturing is strictly regulated like drugs. If a supplement manufacturer wants to sell in these countries their equivalents of our FDA audit and certify that the manufacturer follows the same regulations as the drug industry. USANA’s manufacturing facility is audited annually and their products are sold in 14 countries. They were the first of only a few companies to voluntarily comply with pharmaceutical grade manufacturing standards over 16 years ago - they are guaranteed to contain what is on the label and certified by sports agencies for use by Olympic and professional athletes. They are the only company that offers a one million dollar guarantee that athletes will not test positive for any banned substance.

Here is a movie from the Canadian scientist who set up Canada’s regulatory system for supplements that is very informative. He publishes a Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements which I have and if you would like to see how different products rate just email or call me and I'll look them up for you. If you have any trouble watching this let me know your email and I can send you a direct link. Copy and paste this link into your browser window:
http://ssl.nutrisearch.ca/tickets/taker/4e737c3610de38509...

Here is a video explaining why USANA’s nutritionals are so effective. Copy and paste this link into your browser window:
http://www.usana.com/dotCom/mediaCenter/video?category=Pr...

Diet :
Learning to eat a diet balanced with the healthy proteins, healthy fats and low-glycemic carbs has helped all three of us feel better and maintain sustained energy levels throughout the day. Eating low glycemic carbs means your body converts them to glucose slowly, so you don't get that spike in blood sugar followed by the crash. This spiking can also lead to diabetes, heart disease and obesity if left unchecked. This is not new, European countries and Australia have been promoting a low glycemic diet for over 10 years and USANA has been making low-glycemic foods for over 16 years. This helps your body maintain its natural weight and release excess pounds as well. If you'd like to see a video on it copy and paste this link you’re your browser window : http://www.usana.com/dotCom/mediaCenter/video?category=Pr...
Email me if you want a list of low-glycemic foods and I’d be happy to forward it to you.

Skin and Hair :
You mentioned that you are concerned about your skin and since I was experiencing some changes in my skin related to hormone fluctuations I was not happy about my appearance either. Since our skin is our first defense against the environment and is a key part of our body’s detoxification system it is important to maintain healthy skin and not use products that contain harmful chemicals and preservatives. USANA is the only company to have a nutritional skin/hair care system that is self-preserving and does not contain any paraben preservatives or any chemical preservatives of any kind. They have a full two year shelf life and do not need to be refrigerated. Here’s a video for you, copy and paste this link into your browser window::
http://www.usana.com/dotCom/mediaCenter/video?category=Pr...

Hormones:
You can start researching what program you will choose to follow when the time is right. I follow a NATURAL hormone replacement program which means using the same hormones our body makes - not a synthetic, chemical drug. There's no reason to loose the benefits that hormones provided in our youth (disease prevention, muscle tone, strength, good sleep, brain function, etc) when there is a safe way to supplement them. Here's one book "Natural Hormone Replacement" by Jonathan Wright MD and I see Dr. Philip Warner in Sacramento who specializes in Bioidentical Hormone Treatment.

I hope you find this information helpful.

L. Leduc
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Hi K.,

I have taken many different vitamins for many years. I started taking wholefood supplements I found from Nikken and I can not tell you how much better I feel every day. I just recently helped to set up all my girlfriends to get on their supplements also. They have a jadegreenzymes which is young barley grass at it's freshest and USDA organic. It helps to regulate your ph give you energy and helps to support healthy skin, nails and hair. It has 300 live enzymes to help break down undigested food. There are so many more benefits to this supplement not enough room to list it all.

I also recommend a womens formula to support womens needs, along with Ciaga.

Ciaga is a juice with 21 different fruits and berries with no water added or additives. This is the core system to address the bodies basic needs.

Nikken is a research and development company that has been around for 33 years. Their supplements are safe for our children also.

It is also important to eat live foods and not processed.

As we get older our bodies do not produce the neccesities to keep us functioning at our optimal.

If you would like to learn more or check out the products I recommended check out www.nikken.com/ninamarie and go to nutrition. If you have any questions feel free to email me or call me and I can set up a program for you. I have been a wellness consultant for 20 plus years.

Have a blessed day.

N. Marie
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Hi K.,

A good quality fish oil is a great supplement. In the cooler months where exposure to the sun is less, you may want to switch to cod liver oil. I would recommend Carlson Norwegian Fish Oil as they closley monitor the levels of mercury. It's available at Whole Foods. Best of luck!

I can relate to how you are feeling, I have been there too, wondering if something is wrong. Well, did you know the FDA recommends 9 to 13 servings of fruit and veggies a day? If you are like most people, you are not eating even 5 servings. It is an important part of a balanced life.

A year and a half ago my family was introduced to MonaVie. It has really made a difference in our energy, immunity, skin problems, allergies, sleep, and other anti-inflammatory problems. The top ingredient is the Acai berry, which has lots of science. MonaVie has a patent pending on the processing of the acai, which retains 100% of the berry's nutrients. In addition, 18 other colorful fruits, all the colors of the rainbow offering a great balance that we all need. MonaVie is a fresh whole food, all wild and organic, and unfiltered (which is important because filtering takes 60%-70% of the nutrients out). It has natural esters of fatty acids, which turn into the Omega 3, 6, & 9 if you body needs it. In addition, MonaVie is a high anti-oxidant juice with a published scientific study with PROVEN ABSORPTION down to the cellular level to help fight free radicals.

Drinking 4 ounces of the yummy berry tasting juice will give you the nutrients equivalent of 13 common fruits and vegetables. I would be happy to share the science, information, and a taste with you. Or look at http://www.mymonavie.com/bestdailyallowance/ It is just good nutrition.

Please feel free to contact me, at least for information on nutrition in general, knowledge is power. As the mother you control the kitchen and determine the healthiness of the home. This why I like to share my studies; it takes a village.

S.

After many years of feeling like you, I found out I had food intolerances and allergies and found that I was very low on B12 and other vitamins/minerals. I had to get a B12 shot which helped within a day or two. Ask your Dr. to check your B12 (even if it is in the "low normal" range, you might need more) other vitamin and mineral levels and to run a full panel on your thyroid. You probably need more than a regular one a day vitamin can give you. Check with you local health food store. This chart might help you figure out what you need too:
http://www.mcvitamins.com/vitamins/vitamins-minerals.htm

Take care!

I had that same feeling about 4 months ago so I started the B12 patch. On top of that I take a multi-vitamin and I can finally say that I have alot better days than "blah" days now that I'm using the B12 patch. I get mind from b12patch.com, not sure where else they might sell them. good luck! I'm 40 with a 15 y.o and a 1 year old.

Hi K. M!

Have I got a vitamin for you! Go to www.maxgxl.com/maxmagic and check out their liquid vitamin! WOW!!! That's where I get mine from. It's been WONDERFUL for me and my friends.

Good luck!
N. :o)

Hi K. - I agree with one in particular of your responses regarding XanGo - I am a faithful juice drinker of the mangosteen whole fruit nutritional supplement and I also take their whole food nutrition supplement 3SIXTY5. I would be happy to give you a box of 3SIXTY5 to try. It has all of the standard vitamins and minerals, but also has CoQ10 and a proprietary whole food blend including magnosteen and 12 other fruit and 12 vegetable extracts. My hair and nails are very strong and healthy with the 3SIXTY5 and I have TONS of energy and have even started exercising for the first time in several years. That actually gives me more energy and I feel much healthier. Please visit www.findgreenhere.com for links to further info on 3SIXTY5 through Xango and also feel free to visit http://www.xango.tv/ to learn about our all clean and green "skin nutrition" system which comes out next month and does not contain any unsafe chemicals or ingredients. I wish you and your family well! V. G.:o)

K.,
If you haven't already, have your thyroid tested!!!

HAVE YOUR THYROID HORMONE CHECKED!! It's a simple blood test. Low thyroid is VERY COMMON in women, and is responsible for hair thinning, low energy, and a host of other problems.

I felt the same as you when at 42 I had a baby. My dentist turned me on to this great supplement (Mangosteen juice). Said it did wonders for his energy and helped with his allergies. Now I swear by the stuff. My energy level is back up so I'm not "crashed" by 7pm or 8pm everyday and its helped my joints that would be soooo stiff in the mornings I'd have to take the steps so slowly and carefully. My teenage son also takes it. Started to take it for general health and found it cleared his skin so much better than all the drugs the dermatologist gave him. Anyway the more research I did the more I'm convinced the stuff is amazing. I turned my sister in law onto it and she's been able to get off her blood pressure meds. I order it directly from the web. Also have more info if you're interested.

http://www.myxango.com/realdealinc/

Shaklee brand vitamins are 100% guaranteed to make you feel better or your money back. They work great, and are totally whole reduced foods, so they are natural, and elements your body is used to using anyway. The magic combo is the multi vitamin and the soy protien every day. In 30 days you are promissed to feel better and more energy. Also, the Lecithin for your skin. I dont reccomend Shaklee skin care products, but the green cleaners are good as well. Go to Shaklee.com or the yellow pages to find a distributor near you and try it. I felt better immediately and have never looked back.

You've gotten a lot of very detailed responses here. On a more simple note, I stayed on the same high-quality prenatal for almost two years after I had my daughter. It was really helpful.

Hi. Go to the health food store and get your vitamins. The ones like One a Day have a coating on them that doesn't let the vitamin absorb into your system. HTH!

I use a B-Complex. It has really high quantities and it makes all of the difference for me. It helps me handle stress, improves my energy levels, and helps me think better. When I don't take it I feel fuzzy, lazy, and I over react to things. I get it at the grocery store in the health food section so I don't have to go out of my way. It is made by Twinlabs.

Good luck,

D.

I started taking PrimaCare One pre-natal vitamins... even though I'm not trying to get pregnant. They don't make you sick like some vitamins and I feel great!

Rainbow Light "Nail, Hair & Skin Connection" vitamins did it for me, along with the "Women's One" from them.

Hi K.,

I know you are asking for a vitamin but I truly think diet and exercise are key. It is hard to start an exercise routine but once you get through the first week it will become routine. I teach Baby Boot Camp classes which is stroller fitness for moms. I offer a 55 minute gym quality work out which includes abs, stretching, cardio and strength training. I have a great group of moms who are great to bounce ideas off of and seek advice. Baby Boot Camp is a national franchise so they are almost everywhere. Your first class is FREE so you have nothing to lose. www.babybootcamp.com

I hope you don't mind me offering exercise as a solution but I always feel better after a work out even on the days that I don't want to go!

J.

Hi K.,

I have been taking Juice Plus+ for over 5 years now and it's the best investment I have ever made in my whole families health. It is a whole food supplement. 17 different fruits and veggies in capsule, chewable or gummie form. I researched the product and was blown away by the medical studies that have been done on the product. You can check them ____@____.com I have been sharing JP+ for 5 years now because I know what it can do for our health and I can't not share that with people who are looking for ways to feel better. The beauty is it is just fruits and veggies.
Please feel free and call me if you have any questions.

Take care!

L.
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Before you supplement any more it would be good to evaluate your diet. I would cut out ALL white flour, and replace with whole grains, if not cutting out wheat flour altogether. One in hundred people are gluten intolerant (I am one) and the symptoms over time can include: anemia, fatigue, neurological problems, thyroid problems, arthritis, digestive problems, etc.) Life without wheat is not difficult, but you will occasionally find yourself at odds with an easy flow at mealtime. There's wheat in a LOT of processed foods, even soy sauce unless you buy wheat free tamari.

Cutting out coffee can help a lot too, as well as most of the sugar in your diet. Switching to tea has helped me a huge amount. Once you've shaped your diet a bit you can look at supplements. I take a wonderful multi from Rainbow Light, it's made from plant sources, and it has a few extras like herbs to help regulate your hormone levels (just for women.) I don't take their full dose, they suggest 6 tablets a day and I stick to one or two. I also take fish oil supplements from a reputable source, this is a very useful supplement.

Good luck finding a regimen works for you, and it can help to go to someplace like Good Earth Market in Fairfax and talk to one of the knowledgeable staff in their supplement dept.

-(also) K.

Hi K.,

I take capsules that contain, I believe, 17 different fruits and vegetables granulated into a powder. These all-natural capsules replace taking vitamins and supplements. I've only taken it for a month but so far I have more energy, I am more regular, and even my skin feels smoother! In the first week of taking it, I felt my system being cleansed. If you'd like more info, just let me know, and I could put you in touch with the wonderful lady who helped me out with this.

All the Best,
J.

I have been drinking MonaVie, and it has helped with all that. You can go to www.thegreatproduct.com/chance for more information. If you are interested click on the contact and send me your info and I will be happy to get you a bottle for free.

A little about me:
SAHM 4 kids (15,10,2,1)

Vitamin B Complex, and airborne. And then I drink a load of water. I notice a difference in how I feel depending on how much water I take in. Also, for my skin and hair, I hate to say it, but I am somewhat dependant on products. Umberto restore shampoo and conditioner (I fried my own hair) and L'Oreal SKin genesis. My mother in law uses the light blue estee lauder soap and cream, and it is luxurious! The best thing, though, is healthy eating, lots of fruits and veggies, and tons of water. Your pee should be clear and your skin slightly dewy and fresh.
Be careful of too many supplements, though, because alot of vitamins/supplements can have an adverse effect(not what you inteded, not always bad, but not what was desired) if you are not careful.
Hope this helps!

Hi K.,
Would you be open to taking a prenatal vitamin? During my pregnancy so many woman in my life (not pregnate) admitted they too took prenatal vitamins with their one a day. All of them did so because they swore it helped with their hair, nails and skin. I gave birth 7 weeks ago and am still taking mine, and will continue to do so.
If you decide to give it a try, may I suggest a brand? New Chapter Organics prenatal. They are really easy on your tummy and the results are great.
Good luck!
B.

I was lacking energy about 8 months ago. It was so bad, I questioned if it was depression. I went to an acupuncturist & herbalist in the city who worked wonders. We looked at everything from my diet to my daily routines. I was never a huge believer in acupuncture, but it did help. Plus, Franco is so caring of all his clients. I have many friends who swear by this guy. You can view his website at www.medicinesf.com. Hope you find something that helps!

If you want to improve hair/skin you want to increase your intake of Omega 3 Fatty Acids. If you have a Whole Foods near you, they have very knowledgeable staff to help you with just these types of questions.

HTH

Hello K.,

I also take Juice Plus+ and have seen a big difference in my level of energy (having more since I take it). I also have had less colds and have just not been sick as much as before taking it. I took it as a prenatal as well. What I like the most about it is that it is made of real fruits and vegetables so that all properties are kept (antioxidants, etc.). It is however a little more expensive than most vitamins and is not sold in stores. Let me know if you want to know more about it, I could link you to someone that does. Good luck!!

K.,

I would recommend a prenatal vitamin. It is packed with all the nutrients that is needed for the day.

Hi K.,

I take a Super B Complex for energy and metabolism and fish oil for hair, nails etc. They come in pill form and can be purchased anywhere. For energy I also drink black tea. It has a lot of antioxidants and just enough caffeine to get me going in the morning. You can also make it iced and drink it during the day.
Good luck!

S.

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Hi K.,
I appreciate your supplement search. Any mother of an almost 5 year old is always in need of surplus energy!
If energy is what you are looking for, I think you will be very pleased with a multivitamin/mineral called Double X, made by Nutrilite. It is the best multivitamin/mineral on the market today, hands down and comes with a 180 day, 100% money back guarantee!
I have used this supplement for two years with wonderful results.
Nutrilite is 70 years and are the only global vitamin and mineral brand to grow, harvest and process the plants on their own certified organic farms. They control every phase of the production process.
To check them out, go to www.shop1source.com & click on health. At the bottom of the page is a bar that you can slide to the right until you get to 'Double X'. Click on this and Nutrilite will come up with a 'more info' box. This will give you information about the company and product.
If you have any questions please contact me through the website by clicking the 'Contact Us' at the bottom of the page.
I am happy to help you in any way I can.
M.