Now that a favorite website is down, I would like some other sources of supplements, probiotics, BW formulas, etc. Ideally at wholesale/reduced costs, if possible.
Please PM if you have suggestions. Happy to PM a list to anyone once I have accumulated it.
If this is illegal to request on the forum, I look forward to having this post deleted.
Thanks, all. Really appreciate all of the support here.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I use Swanson's Vitamins or Vitacost .. usually Swanson's.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
Tahoma Clinic Dispensary -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Anyone can register and purchase,
however, if one's naturopathic doctor (or similar) also orders through them, there may some degree of discount available if your practitioner gives you their Emerson patient order code so you can get items your ND suggests.
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These can be very hard to find and they are so much more effective, I've found, especially with the Hawthorn. This is one of the few places I've seen the solid extracts and at a far better price than one other place, too.
Concentrated, these are actually more economical than some other forms. Mostly, though, I just really feel the difference. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- And, if one has a naturopathic doctor (or similar) be sure to ask them the place they might suggest to be certain of quality. They will certainly understand your need to find the best price while being sure of quality.
Though not at all about lyme, this is one of the best reference resources on my bookshelf that has wonderful chapters, many graciously available through their website.
Herbal Safety considerations & reference books; etc. Often, authors of articles & books here will mention best brands / forms. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
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Raintree Formulas is one of the world’s leading brands of natural potent Amazon botanicals. The herbal formulas are synergistically blended 100% true to Dr. Leslie Taylor’s Raintree Nutrition botanical formulas . . .
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
SEAGATE Olive Leaf Extract -- and other nutritional items, too.
There is usually a two-for-one offer on the OLE, sometimes on other items as well. The way they grow, tend, harvest and process is far better than most, according to a book on the topic by Morton Walker.
From their "About" page:
. . . Seagate has been producing a diversity of products for over 18 years . . . .
. . . Seagate is unusual in the health food industry because we harvest and process our own raw materials, including sharks, grapes and olive leaves.
Our most recent project, freeze-dried sweet organic carrot powder has even required that we operate our own organic farm in order to produce carrots that are 100% free of chemicals and pesticides. . . . -
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Now, one might notice that some of the items at links I've posted above may not be exactly at discount prices.
Yet, considering that quality of product is assured and that greater care has been taken at every step, including fair compensation to those growing herbs, tending them, harvesting them, etc. a case can be made that money is saved by having a better product in the first place.
Also, do not hesitate to contact any source directly and pose a question such as:
"I'm wondering if you just might be in the position to offer any kind of discounts for someone whose budget has been so affected from dealing with serious illness for a long time?"
With the understanding that they just might not be in such a position but that they also might be. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
[products available through their site, various web vendors and in many food markets]
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Posted by TerryK (Member # 8552) on :
you should be able to get some of the products that you used to be able to get from the site that went down (if it's the one I'm thinking of) at www.pureformulas.com
they have fairly good prices
search e-bay and amazon as well. You can usually get free shipping but be careful, sometimes shipping is crazy high depending on the vendor.
Posted by Carol in PA (Member # 5338) on :
quote:Originally posted by Keebler:
Raintree Formulas is one of the world's leading brands of natural potent Amazon botanicals.
. Keebler, I thought Raintree went out of business when U.S. government blocked them from importing botanicals from South America.
I'm glad to see their products are available again.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Yes, it took a while (after a ridiculous red-tape saga) but many of the RainTree formulas are available again through a different source, yet according to the original research by Leslie Taylor, whose articles are (book is) still available to read / study. --
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Good to hear that Raintree is back in business!
Posted by patty7 (Member # 5483) on :
Has anyone used Lucky Vitamins for any of your supplements?
Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :
I get most of my supplements on Amazon Prime. With Prime, I don't have to pay for shipping and I get most of them in 2 days.
I also order a lot of my dry goods from them ... nuts/seeds, dried superfoods, flax seed, chia, gluten-free oatmeal, etc.
Posted by Christopher J (Member # 46401) on :
If you can think of absolutely anything, any supplement or product, chances are you can find it on Amazon. Use it for everything in my life including supplements.
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