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Supplement and Diet - Answers to Your Questions on SupplementationFAQs | Frequently Asked Questions "Why should I take supplements?" "There are so many products out there and I'm not a regular supplement taker, where should I start?" "What is the difference between Good Element’s formulas and the many individual vitamins available like Vitamin C and COQ 10 at my health food store?" "Why do I have to take so many capsules and different products, couldn’t I just take one pill?" "Sometimes I get a little bit nauseous when I take my supplements, especially in the morning, is that normal?" "Are your products safe and suitable for everyone to use?" "I always worry about what I put in my body, how can I be sure it’s all safe?" "What does all natural mean for Good Elements?" "What is Naturopathic Medicine?" "What is a Naturopathic Doctor? Are they licensed and do they go to medical school?" "Are Good Elements’ products considered herbal remedies?" "How did you decide to make these 10 formulas and do you plan to introduce others?" "What is your return policy? How do I change my auto-shipping preferences?" "How can I learn more about distributing Good Elements products through my retail locations?" "Why should I take supplements?" It is difficult to obtain many of the nutrients that the body requires from what we eat, even with the healthiest of diets. Stressful lifestyles and time constraints inhibit us from living healthy most of the time. Supplements supply healthful nutrients at therapeutic values to make your body work more efficiently and help you feel better. Healthy choices tend to lead to more healthy choices as we recognize the benefits and feel improvement happening. Starting with a supplement like a multivitamin and complimenting it with other healthy choices like good nutrition and exercise can make a big difference in your overall health. For more information on the benefits of supplements please click here "There are so many products out there and I'm not a regular supplement taker, where should I start?" Good Element’s Essentials is a well-rounded, high potency, broad spectrum multivitamin and mineral supplement. Nearly all medical and health professionals across the globe recommend a daily multivitamin like Essentials to be part of our every day routines. Good Element’s Renewal has a high anti-oxidant content, protecting your body’s cells from damage and oxidation. Oxidation is the underlying cause of aging and diseases like cancer, so a potent anti-oxidant like Renewal is definitely a good idea. We recommend replenishing your body every day with Essentials and protecting your body with Renewal. "What is the difference between Good Element’s formulas and the many specific/ individual vitamins available like Vitamin C and COQ 10 at my health food store?" Good Elements has created specialized formulas targeting common and specific health and wellness concerns. Each of the formulas was created and is based on substantial collective professional knowledge of nutrition, research literature and clinical efficacy. We use optimal levels of superior quality ingredients in all of our formulas and have combined them to work synergistically together. This approach ensures the body recognizes and absorbs the benefits of each of the critical nutrients in our formulas rather than trying to get this benefit from a single nutrient. We invite you to compare our labels with other brands for quantity and quality of ingredients. "Why do I have to take so many capsules and different products, couldn’t I just take one pill?" Unfortunately for us all, there is no “magic health pill.” Different nutrients address different conditions. And it is important to take enough of the needed vitamin, mineral or herb, in order to truly have a therapeutic effect. At Good Elements we try to pack as much potency as we can into our capsules but there are limits. We use only the best form and quality of nutrients to ensure maximum absorption and benefit for the body. We recommend trying to get into a routine where you can take supplements in both the morning and afternoon or evening. This approach limits the number of capsules per sitting and has the added health benefit of replenishing your body with many of the nutrients that it is unable to store on its own. "Sometimes I get a little bit nauseous when I take my supplements, especially in the morning, is that normal?" Nausea is not uncommon if you take supplements on an empty or near empty stomach and if you traditionally suffer from stomach issues. Try taking your supplements after (not before) a complete breakfast or during a full meal. "Are your products safe and suitable for everyone to use?" Our products have been created to be both effective and gentle and we have them independently tested, so they are extremely safe. Like any ingestible health product we need to be mindful of interactions with other drugs and lifestyle factors. Generally, we recommend our products be taken by adults only as children have limited and different needs. We also recommend that women who are pregnant or nursing should avoid taking supplements other than those prescribed by their health care practitioner. If you are taking prescription medication it is recommended you consult with your health care provider before taking supplements to ensure no unintended drug interactions. "I always worry about what I put in my body, how can I be sure your supplements are safe?" At Good Elements we are extremely concerned with safety because we consume our products and give them to our families every day. We are confident because the safety and potency of our products are tested by an independent third party laboratory. We test for potency to be sure that the ingredients intended to be in our products are there in the proper amounts and proportions. And we test for foreign substances and byproducts such as such as heavy metals, bacteria, mold, yeast, and aflatoxins. Third party testing is not required in the supplements industry but it is something we choose to do regularly to ensure quality. "What does all natural mean for Good Elements?" Good Elements uses only natural substances in its formulas such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, enzymes, and amino acids to support and balance your body. "What is Naturopathic Medicine?" Naturopathic medicine (Naturopathy) is a distinct, integrated system of primary health care offered by licensed physicians. It blends centuries-old natural therapies with current advances in the study of health and human systems, covering all aspects of family health. Naturopathy consists of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of human disorders by the therapeutic use of natural methods and materials. "What is a naturopathic doctor? Are they licensed and do they go to medical school?" Naturopathic physicians (N.D.'s) are trained to serve as primary care practitioners and are experts in the prevention, diagnosis, management, and treatment of both acute and chronic health conditions. Naturopathic physicians concentrate on whole-patient wellness, while the medicine is tailored to the patient and emphasizes prevention and self-care. Naturopathic physicians attempt to find the underlying cause of the patient's condition rather than focusing solely on symptomatic treatment. As an example a naturopathic physician will work to understand the cause of a patient's migraine headache rather than simply prescribing a pain reducing pharmaceutical which, by definition, can only provide temporary relief since it does not treat the cause. Licensed naturopathic physicians graduate from an accredited four-year, graduate level naturopathic medical college. The Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree (N.D.) is awarded after completing a standard medical curriculum as well as extensive coursework in natural therapeutics. This means naturopathic physicians receive significantly more hours of classroom education than the graduates of many leading medical schools. NDs are trained in the following medical sciences: *anatomy, *biochemistry, *cardiology, *clinical and physical diagnosis, *dermatology, *EENT, *gynecology, *gastroenterology, *immunology, *lab diagnostics, *microbiology, *minor surgery, *neurology, *obstetrics, *oncology, *pathology, *pediatrics, *pharmacology, *physiology, *proctology, *radiology, and *urology. "Are Good Elements’ products considered herbal remedies?" No, our products use many time honored and clinically proven herbs but we also use many other sources of nutrients including vitamins, minerals, green foods, food extracts, enzymes, and amino acids. "How did you decide to make these 10 formulas and do you plan to introduce others?" We took an in depth survey to understand the health supplement needs and desires of active, dynamic individuals seeking to live a more natural and healthy lifestyle. There are many conditions we have not yet addressed but we do intend to introduce new products over time. Please let us know what conditions you would like us to address or products you would like to see introduced. "What is your return policy? How do I change my auto-shipping preferences?" All of this information can be found on our Customer Service link found at the bottom of every page. "How can I learn more about distributing Good Elements through my retail locations?" Please visit our retailer link Retailer's Page. For more answers to questions about our products please email our naturopathic physician here. We cannot answer specific medical questions, only questions about Good Elements natural health supplements. |
