July Product of the Month

By Tory Wegner, LAc

It’s another hot July here in North Carolina. It’s great time for seasonal salads and enjoying some smoothies made with the abundance of fresh fruit that is available. It seems fitting that the featured product for July is Smart Basics organic Goji Juice. Goji berries have been recognized for centuries in Asia for their high nutrient content and powerful antioxidant properties. Goji berries, or gou qi zi as it is known in traditional Chinese medicine, is a common herbal medicinal that is used to nourish and tonify the yin and blood of the body.

Goji berries can be taken daily to promote good health, increase energy, and boost the immune system. The Smart Basics brand is great because it is certified organic, is in a BPA free bottle, is free of added sugar, color and flavorings, and is 100% goji juice. I’ve looked at a lot of goji juice products on the market, and many of them contain “filler juices” like pomegranate, cherry, and cranberry so you’re not getting your money’s worth! Goji juice tastes great and can be taken on it’s own or added to any juice or smoothie…perfect for summertime! Best yet, there are 32 servings in 1 bottle!

Another great product is Floravital, which is a liquid iron supplement. A liquid form of iron means a higher rate of iron absorption versus tablets. Floravital contains iron as well as vitamin C to maximize the absorption rate of iron and assist digestion so it does not cause constipation, a common complaint with iron supplements. Floravital is an effective and well-formulated product that is yeast, gluten, alcohol, and preservative free. It’s appropriate for anyone with low iron levels or anemia; which menstruating, pregnant, and nursing women are often prone to.

Stock up and save 10% off in July on both Smart Basics Goji Juice and 8.5 oz bottle of Floravital.