Oregano is one of the common herbs used in Italian food. It belongs to the mint family, green in color when fresh. Its strong aromatic aroma is maintained even when it is dried. Dried oregano is used to add flavor to food. But the Oil of Oregano is derived from the leaves and used in various health benefiting ways.

Numerous university studies have shown that Oil of Oregano is a highly potent purifier that provides many benefits for human health. It is a natural substance that is extracted from wild oregano plants, and two key compounds found in it are carvacrol and thymol. Studies have shown that both of these compounds could have significant effects on harmful microorganisms that cause many illnesses in humans.

In an effort to keep healthy, we at Supplement Spot, have recently added this supplement to our product list. The ancient Greeks were one of the first people to recognize this oil for its health benefits. It is known to be a potent antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-parasitic oil that can encourage a healthy living style and strengthen proper immune function.

Various uses of Oil of Oregano may include but are not limited to: skin, digestive problems, sinus congestions, and sore throats. Oil of Oregano has also been praised in various studies for fighting the look of age spots. The benefits of Oil of Oregano are said to be plentiful and should be considered if you’re looking for a natural way to continue staying healthy. However, it is important to consult a physician before adding a supplement into your diet and to remember that the results of supplements vary from person to person, so what could have had tremendous benefits for one, may not do quite the same for you.

Promoting a healthy style of living is important to us here at Supplement Spot, we encourage you to check out our June 21 blog post “TWENTY FIVE WAYS TO STAY HEALTHIER.” Supplements can play a critical part in becoming healthy and staying that way. We hope you will contact us with any questions you may have and we look forward to working with you in the future.

1. Quit Smoking the natural and safe way. Nicoban is an all-natural stop-smoking program guaranteed to help you quit smoking in only 7 days. No patches, no gum, no electric shock therapy, just healthy herbs from Mother Earth!

2. Eat Healthier – Dutch Greens is a delicious superfood packed with the nutrition of 6 servings of fruits and vegetables without the calories and carbohydrates.

3. Make More Money – Sorry, we can’t help you here, but we can SAVE you lots of money with our convenient Auto Ship program, deep bulk discounts, and frequent coupons. In fact, here’s one now: use coupon code newyear to save 10% off your next order through the end of January!

4. Lose Weight – Supplement Spot has an array of weight loss supplements, from metabolism boosters to carb-smashers. Find the one that fits your needs and get that girlish figure back.

5. Run with the Bulls in Spain – We advise against it. But if you just can’t help yourself, make sure you load up on your vitamins first. Supplement Spot has many high quality multi-vitamins at excellent prices. You will not find this kind of quality at your local drug store. Being young and fast also helps on those cobblestone streets.

6. Lower Your Blood Pressure – CoQ10 is an excellent supplement that supports healthy blood pressure, and is a necessary nutrient for energy production at a cellular level. More and more studies are showing excellent results from CoQ10.

7. Drink Lots of Wine! – Well, we really can’t advise to drink a lot of wine but we do carry a supplement that stores the benefits of doing just that. Resvert Plus has 250 mg of resveratrol in every capsule. Researchers believe that resveratrol is partially responsible for the cholesterol-lowering effects of red wine.

The key to successful New Years Resolutions in 2011 is to make your goals attainable and enjoyable. Don’t give up if you have a little setback. Get back on your horse (or treadmill, as the case may be), and keep on going. And, remember…

Live Long and Love Life
- Your friends at Supplement Spot

Here is a letter written by Roger Mason, a research chemist and friend of Supplement Spot.

Here is a one page list of proven supplements everyone over the age of 40 should be taking. Anyone over 40 should be taking about 20 supplements, plus whatever hormones they need (see the hormone articles such as How to Balance Your Basic Hormones). That may seem like a lot, but every one of these will improve your health and well being. Those under 40 only need eight supplements. Read the article Supplements for Younger People, and take All Your Minerals and Vitamins®, flax oil, beta glucan, acidophilus, vitamin D, vitamin E, and FOS. Health is real wealth. Without good health you have nothing. Diet and lifestyle are everything. A wholesome low fat, high fiber diet of whole grains and natural foods is central. People are too willing to shell out hundreds of dollars for toxic prescription drugs that just make their health worse, but balk at paying a hundred dollars a month for natural supplements to help them live longer and better. Instead of paying extortionate prices for an after-the-fact health “insurance” program, spend $100 a month on the following supplements. An ounce of prevention is worth ten pounds of cure. Read my booklet The Supplements You Need.

Beta glucan 200 mg, or 400 mg for the first year if you have an illness

CoQ10 100 mg and no less; 200 mg for the first year if you have an illness, no ubiquinol !!!

Quercetin 100 mg; another powerful natural antioxidant

Beta-sitosterol 300 mg of mixed sterols, or 600 mg for the first year if you have an illness

Soy isoflavones 40 mg of combined genestein and daidzein

DIM 200 mg to lower estrogens in men and women; better and stronger than I3C

Flax oil 1,000 to 2,000 mg (or ½ tsp liquid); better than fish oil- must be refrigerated.

PS (phosphatidyl serine) 100 mg for better brain function

ALC (acetyl-L-carnitine) 500 mg for better brain function

Acidophilus 6 billion units one or two capsules a day for better digestion- must be refrigerated.

FOS (fructooligosaccharides) 750 to 1,500 mg for better digestion

L-glutamine 1,000 mg in the AM and 1,000 mg in the PM for better digestion

Glucosamine 500 to 1000 mg for good joint health

Alpha lipoic acid 400 mg to maintain healthy blood sugar levels

NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) 600 mg to raise your glutathione levels

Vitamin E natural mixed tocopherols 200 IU (or 400 IU every other day); classic antioxidant

Vitamin D3- 400 to 800 IU (unless in the sun regularly) in addition to All Your Vitamins®, never more than 1,200 IU.

All Your Minerals^® one daily gives you 20 vital elements in the amounts you need

All Your Vitamins^® one daily gives you the RDA of all 13 vitamins

Beta carotene 10,000 IU; a powerful antioxidant

L-Carnosine 500 to 1,000 mg if you are concerned about your heart and artery health)

Vitamin B-6 women should take 10 mg a day and no more (the RDA is only 2 mg)

Folic acid women should take 800 mcg a day

An American macrobiotic diet, natural hormone balance, weekly fasting, no prescription drugs, regular exercise, and limit or stop any bad habits is the ultimate formula for health and long life. Please read the article Seven Steps to Natural Health. My book Zen Macrobiotics for Americans is the most basic and important of the ten book series, and covers everything just mentioned in detail. Don’t try to rely on Magic Supplements to make you well, as there are none. These twenty are clinically proven to be the most important and effective of all.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.  These products are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease.

Last year, Supplement Spot pledged to donate 1 bottle of our Kid’s Chewable Multivitamin for every order over $75.  We are proud to announce that we just made another shipment of almost 2000 bottles!  We have been informed that Vitamin Angels will distribute the multivitamins in partnership with Humanitarian Efforts Reaching Out (HERO) and the Yogi Tsoru Dechen Rinpoche Foundation, working to improve nutrition for young children in the Mainpat Tibetan Refugee Camps in Chhattisgarh, India.

India is a country experiencing chronic undernutrition. Growth stunting, underweight status, anemia, vitamin A deficiency (VAD) measured by serum retinol levels (< 70 µmol/L) and under-5 child mortality rate (U5MR) are recognized indicators of micronutrient deficiency and chronic undernutrition. The World Health Organization (WHO, 2009) reports that of children under 5 in India, 47.9% are stunted, 19% are wasted, 74.3% are anemic, and 62% are vitamin A deficient. U5MR is 72/1000 live births. Children’s multivitamins are an important intervention to mitigate vitamin deficiencies, including associated morbidity and mortality, and to ensure the healthy development of vulnerable children.

You can feel good knowing that ordering with Supplement Spot is not only benefiting your own health but needy children as well.

Thank you all and remember…Live Long and Love Life!