What brand of Rhodiola are you using???

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I need to order and don't know what is safe or recommneded. Lost track of the brand names. I think I remember GNC which is easy for me to get. Any news on Eclectic Institute?

DLFox123's picture
DLFox123

Hi Mimi,
I order Paradise through I Herb - got the name from Dr. Brizman's office

livandlex's picture
livandlex

i use paradise too ;)
 

cprince's picture
cprince

I heard people having issues with reflux on this brand. No? I am currently using paragon and having same issue.

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cprince

Going to try Gaia brand next

Veronica Solano's picture
Veronica Solano

Hey Mimi
i use gnc. It is really good. The paradise gave me pain!
hugs

Mimij67's picture
Mimij67

Thanks! GNC is easy for me to get, so will try that!

If we don't excel at health, the only other option is disease.

lolo's picture
lolo

Please forgive if repeat. It looks like my replies didn't appear.
I wanted to share: Gaia Herbs from IHerb (2 caps = 1 cap Eclectic) are working finr for me with no problems
And, I called Head Office of Eclectic last week and kind woman suggested calling regularly...doesn't know when will be in stock..Reason= very difficult to find good source of the herb..
 
 

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Bagpuss

Dr M recently suggested Gaia brand to me too. 
 
Not sure if safe to swallow in capsule though ? Does anyone know ? 

Mimij67's picture
Mimij67

Hmm I never have...

If we don't excel at health, the only other option is disease.

lolo's picture
lolo

Yes Bagpuss...Dr M okayed to me for swallowing capsule

lolo's picture
lolo

ATTN: Canadian ICers: My supplier has stopped selling Natren products. I can'r find anywhere else . I'm looking for possible sources in Canada, preferably westcoast.
 Can anyone help with this AND please advise how to start a new topic???...cannot find the "start new message" heading...
needing rescue  :)
 

cprince's picture
cprince

Lolo, to add a new topic when you click on Dr. Brizman's protocol thread at the very top of the page will be a button that says add new topic. Hope that helps! Sorry having trouble finding Natren products! Have you tried iherb?

ejh's picture
ejh

Hi Lolo, If you live in the Vancouver area, Whole Foods (on 4th Ave and the one on Cambie Street) , Finlandia (on Broadway) and Choices (10th Ave in Burnaby) sell Natren products.  I buy mine at  Finlandia as I trust that the probiotics have been constantly refridgerated.  I once saw a woman returing a bottle of Mega at Whole Foods (which she may or may not have kept refridgerated)  For some reason, I'm under the impression Finlandia doesn't allow returns.  I'm not sure about Choices. Good Luck.

lolo's picture
lolo

Many thanks, CPrince! I followed your directions and it worked! Iherb is great but too risky to send a perishable across the border (hold ups etc)
 
HOWEVER, along came EJH..Thank you..that solves my Natren problem. I am on Vancouver Island, but  can purchase in Vancouver..
 
Ah if only all problems were solved with such community!
 
 

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ejh

HI Lolo, 
Great to meet another B.C.er on here!  I would definitely call the above stores before you make the trip to ensure they have your probiotic in stock.  I take the Mega and sometimes Finlandia is out of it.  Good Luck.  Not sure where you live on the island and whether you come to Tsawwassen or Horseshoe Bay but if its Tsawwassen and you come to the mainland frequently, if you don't have one already, I recommend getting a mail box in Point Roberts.  I have my supplements shipped to a drop warehouse arcross the truck crossing and I go there to pick them up.  Saves a lot on shipping and I haven't had to ever pay duty at the border. Just a thought if you are on the mainland anyway.  Good luck.

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lolo

ejh...thank you for this. It's something we've discussed and good to know it works and to have some details. Of course the ferry cost gets in the way for us..but still considering in the mix.
In the meantime, I've found a source in Duncan :)   (I'm in Qualicum)  and hope it will continue...a store worth a visit if you're ever in the area: The Community Farm Store on Railway, downtown. It's a co-op and a mix of organics, supplements, cafe, books and shop...
Any other BC tips are very welcome...
I drink Polaris Natural Spring water, order a lot from Iherb (under 4 lbs and over ?$ is $4 shipping, regular mail - no customs-dependable (and still often cheaper than locally)
I would love to find a safe bar soap (so expensive w/Bomamed shipping) and different shampoo (Theraneem currently). I'm using Dr Hauschka face lotion..
Have a Good day!!

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Claire

Hmmm, so I just got the Gaia brand rhodiola, but it's a liquid rather than a powder in the capsule.  Is this OK to use?  The cap says it's a veggie cap, so I assume that's a no-no.  Is anyone currently using Gaia and just dumping the liquid into their usual potion?  Grrr.  It was $25, so I hope I can use it...

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ejh

Lolo,

I don't know how to email you directly so I am using this forum. I've never been to Duncan (hear it is a beautiful place) so I'm not sure how far it is from Victoria.  I will be in Victoria next weekend (September 20th).  If you need anything from over here, I can purchase it  and bring it over to Victoria.  You could pick it up at our hotel.  Please let me know.  (As I'm travelling with Mega, I've got the travelling ice pack ready to go). 

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lolo

Hi ejh! such a generous offer, thank you!

I just returned from Duncan and stocked up. Apparently they order Natren weekly. Boy, that's a nice bit of info. It's a lovely drive for us, so intend to make it s good regular trip. Duncan is within an hour's drive of Victoria, over the Malahat and quite lovely. If you are exploring, The Community Farm Co-op Store is in towm on Railway avenue.  I enjoy it...good food, organic coffee, books, natural foods, supplements, books and gifts and GOOD people! 

Enjoy Victoria hopefully still in the sunshine then, but always beautiful...

lolo's picture
lolo

Hi Claire: Dr M okayed the capsule for me...??? I guess the safest thing for you is to empty it until you ask; but can tell you it works fine for me...hope this helps...sure miss Eclectic..it felt so right!