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Keep it simple, keep it clean, keep it Schmidt’s
When Jennifer, GreenAcres Supplement and HABA manager, went to market several months ago, she brought back a deodorant she immediately fell in love with. It’s called Schmidt’s, named after the woman who created it, and she brought it in to all eight of our stores in four “delicious” flavors: Bergamot Lime, Charcoal Magnesium, Fleur de…
Read MoreBrain Power to the Kids!
The kids are heading back to school so you don’t want to skimp on “brain power.” In fact, brain health needs to start way before your child starts school. Children need Omega 3 essential fatty acids just as much, if not more than adults. The right balance between Omega 3s and Omega 6s is crucial…
Read MorePure at 680 feet!
We carry an alkaline water that’s found in an artesian source so deep within the earth it actually can have a positive effect on your health. It’s called 1907 Water, and GreenAcres customers love it. The water got its name from the year it was discovered in the town of Paeroa, New Zealand, a country…
Read MoreOur friends at Genacol give us tips to ease osteoarthritis naturally
Every now and then we welcome guest bloggers to share what they know and what works for them on our webpage. This week, we were made aware of a newsletter from Genacol that offered some tips when fighting degenerative cartilage and joint problems. The following are suggestions from the Genacol newsletter you might find beneficial:…
Read MoreA natural cosmetic foundation that just might have it all
MyChelle Dermaceuticals has introduced Sun Shield Liquid Tint that hydrates, shields skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays, and colors just enough to work as a “natural look” cosmetic foundation, or as an underneath foundation (depending on the amount of coverage needed) for a smooth, matte finish. The tint comes in two colors and looks…
Read MoreFix-ahead lunchbox options your kids will love!
School doesn’t start until a month from now for those attending Wichita’s USD 259, but it’s not too early to begin planning lunch meals the kids will love. In perusing GreenAcres Markets—especially the stores that have delis–and making a mental list of all the good things moms and dads could find to put into their…
Read MoreWhen detoxing, don’t forget the face and hair!
There’s a new product in town by Alba Botanica that has in its formula—of all things—Volcanic Clay, a mineral-rich natural substance that attracts, extracts and absorbs dirt, oil and grime from deep within the pores. The health benefits of volcanic ash have been known for ages and have been attributed to studies of a native…
Read MoreBeef Jerky—a “portable feast”
Beef jerky has been around probably as long as mankind’s ability to make fire. It’s a form of meat preservation that was popular among the ancient Incas and carried forward by South American native tribes to become a staple during war times and a snack “must have” in homes today. The name jerky was first…
Read MoreCraving a Coke? Reach for the Zevia!
For at least the last decade, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines have urged Americans to cut down on sugary drinks. Soda, the guidelines warned, “contributes to obesity and disease, and it appears may affect concentration and overall behavior, especially in children.” People actually listened—for a time. They cut out supersized sodas, went back to a medium…
Read MoreAfter all these years, we’re still screaming for ice cream
Ice cream may have its roots in China, going as far back as 200 B.C. when the Chinese mixed rice and milk and froze it in snow. But in America, the first official account of what remains today the best-tasting concoction on the planet, ice cream came to the New World from a letter written…
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