pure SKN Review

About a month ago I ordered some food from a company called Pure NRG Bars.  I had purchased coupons from Living Social and while shopping there I noticed they also had a skin care line, Pure SKN.    

This was really exciting to me as I have been trying to self-diagnose some food sensitivities and food allergies recently.  And I had never considered removing gluten at a topical level.  I’m not sure my food sensitivities warrant this change, but  I like the idea of their “Clean Cosmetics.”

So, I emailed the company and asked if I could review their products.  The founder and CEO, Robyn Milewski emailed me back and generously sent me 4 full-size samples: Pure Moisturizer, Truly Natural Mascara in Black Magic, Medium Bronze Natural Lip Liner and Lash Line Eye Shadow in Neutral Mocha.

These cosmetics and skin care are (from the website):

Professional-Grade
Gluten-Free
Paraben-Free
100% Vegan
No Additives
Natural, Organic & Pure

Why Pure SKN? Our products are vegan, gluten-free and full of antioxidants, vitamins and essential oils. Our crushed minerals are imported from Germany, never diluted and free of preservatives, parabens, bismuth oxychloride, talc, dyes and cheap fillers. Combined with Teas, Essential Oils, Antioxidants and Minerals.

What I LOVE:
I absolutely love these products!  The moisturizer is great for day to day use and leaves my skin feeling light and refreshed, not heavy and weighed down.  The mascara goes on light and clean – I am a mascara addict and have used it all, this product did not give me the “itchy eye” feeling at the end of the day.  The lip liner is also very light and adds just a little natural color, which has more to do with the shade I selected, but it also doesn’t have that “taste” that commercial lip liners & lip sticks tend to have.  It looks natural when I put it on.  But, my absolute favorite out of the samples is the crushed minerals eye shadow.  I’m sure my photo below does not even do it justice, however I love how the brush picks it right up.  Since I am a lover of all things German, I consider this product to be of the highest quality as these are made with crushed minerals imported from Germany.  They go on light, clean, require minimal blending and have staying power.

 

I also like that they products are all clearly labeled, so you know exactly what you are putting on your face.  

What I didn’t LOVE:
Because I am a mascara freak, I have used all sorts of cosmetics that are probably really bad for you.  I didn’t like that I felt that I needed to reapply this mascara throughout the day and I’m not sure if that is attributed to the pureness of it.  I may just need to adjust to that.  There were two unpronounceable ingredients in the moisturizer.  I have been using another brand that has very few ingredients and all are recognizable in nature which is also gluten-free.  These ingredients more than likely exist to keep it shelf stable and I can live with that.  And I still can’t wait to go back to their site and place my order to get my hands on more eye & lip colors, facial and eye serums and more!

Connect:
Check out Pure SKN and read their story!  You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter. 
Also be sure to take a look at Pure NRG as well – for a whole host of natural, dairy-free, wheat-free, gluten-free, sugar-free snacks and protein bars. 

Get Your Greens Smoothie

My nutrient packed breakfast or lunch recipe!

Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

• 1 large handful whole spinach leaves
• 1 tablespoon ground whole golden flax seed
• 1 scoop Mint Antioxidant Omega 3 Greens
• 1 scoop Chocolate Goat Milk Protein
• 1 1/2 - 2 cups raw milk
• 1 frozen banana, peeled & sliced into chunks
• 1 teaspoon Virgin Coconut Oil, liquefied

Combine the ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth. It will be thick, frothy & delicious!

*Click on any of my links to make a purchase and you'll receive a free book that includes over 85 recipes if you are a first-time customer!  I'll receive a reward for referring you!  (We both win!)

Wordless Wednesday

This is the sunset on Easter Sunday. 

This is one of the very things I love about Nebraska.  I had some time, so I drove west until it was time and I found the perfect spot to watch it.  After much searching, I found it at exactly 60 seconds before it sank.  I love how you can see that road go on for miles!

Making a Nourishing Chicken Stock

I received a copy of Sally Fallon’s Nourishing Traditions several years ago.  I perused through it at that time, found it to be very informative, but put it away and didn’t really think of it as a resource or as a cookbook as it is intended to be.  Last year, while I was canning pickles and making sauerkraut from my garden, I remembered the section on lacto-fermented foods and dug it out.

I began to slowly go through it again and realized now that I was a bit more educated and interested in the subject of food politics and real food, it seemed to resonate a bit more with me.  I haven’t made it a whole lot farther than the “Mastering the Basics” section, particularly the section on stocks.  My first time preparing a stock, I began to see how nourishing AND economical a practice this is. 

From the NT cookbook:

^{A lamentable outcome of our modern meat processing techniques and our hurry-up, throwaway lifestyle has been a decline in the use of meat, chicken and fish stocks.  In days gone by, when the butcher sold meat on the bone rather than as individual filets and whole chickens rather than boneless breasts, our thrifty ancestors made use of every part of the animal by preparing stock, broth or bouillon from the bony portions.} 
 

^{Properly prepared, meat stocks are extremely nutritious, containing the minerals of bone, cartilage, marrow and vegetables as electrolytes, a form that is easy to assimilate.  Acidic wine or vinegar added during cooking helps to draw minerals, particularly calcium, magnesium and potassium, into the broth.}

It goes on to say:

^{…important ingredients go into the broth are the components of cartilage, which recently have been used with remarkable results in the treatment of cancer and bone disorders, and of collagen, used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other ailments.} 

The book talks extensively about how these stocks are used in European cultures and cooking, as well. Here is just a little about that:

^{…they also add immeasurably to the flavor of our food. In European cuisines, rich stocks form the basis of those exquisite, clear, thick, smooth, satisfying and beautifully flavored sauces that seem to be produced by magic.}

I also appreciate that stock can be made in bulk and stored until needed.  So, I purchased 2 pastured, free-range organic stew hens for about $25 locally from my lovely farmer at Kvam Family Farm for $25 and picked up some carrots, celery and yellow onion at the store. 

Following the NT recipe, which I doubled, I combined 2 whole chickens, 8 quarts of cold water, 4 T. Vinegar, 2 large onion coarsely chopped, 4 carrots coarsely chopped and 6 celery stalks coarsely chopped into a large stock pot.  Let stand 30 min to 1 hour.  I brought it to a boil, removed the scum from the top, then reduced heat, covered and simmered for 24 hours.  The recipe recommends 6-24 hours, the longer it is cooked, the thicker & more flavorful it will be.

From that, I was able to make 1 gallon + 4 1/2 quart jars of stock. The gallon went into the deep freeze, 1 1/2 quarts went into the freezer, 2 quarts went into the fridge and 1 quart went to my parents.  After I read about it being nutritious for rheumatoid arthritis, I wanted my dad to have some.  I enjoy boiling grains, starting soups and sautéing veggies with stock.  If freezer space is at a premium, you can continue to cook the broth down to a fumet or demi-glace.

In the bowl, is the leftover carrots, celery and onion mixture.  I cooked this down for another 8 hours, adding spices I had on hand like rosemary, lemon & pepper, Himalayan salt and a clove of sliced garlic.  This gave it flavor as most is boiled out of it.

I added this to some rice and we ate this today for lunch and the kids loved it!  Plus, I have leftovers enough for another lunch.

I also took the chicken from the bones and kept it.  While it doesn’t have a lot of flavor since the hens were old and it has been cooked so long, it is still a viable meat.  I should be able to make enchiladas, taco meat for burritos or nachos with this.  You can also use it to make chicken salads or feed to pets.

So, for roughly $30, plus what I have in the pantry, my family will enjoy 4-5 meals and the basis of several other meals with the use of the stock, plus the health benefits of very nourishing foods. 

I find it absolutely amazing to give the same care, time & attention to meals as our ancestors did and get so much back for so little!

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Simple Lives Thursday

Adventures in Grass-Fed

As I have delved into the world of real, nutrient dense foods, I have started eating more red meat, which I had believed before “bothered” my stomach.  It was always so hard for me to digest.  When I made the change to eliminating “fake” foods from my diet and discovered the health benefits of grass-fed meats, I began giving beef a second chance.  So, this spring I bit the bullet and purchased a quarter of grass-fed beef from my local farmer that I already purchase raw milk, organic free-range chicken & eggs from.

I was nervous – it was NOT cheap.  It was actually more than my rent!  But, I knew I would appreciate having chemical, antibiotic and hormone-free grass-fed meat cuts filling my deep freeze.  The nearest grocery store selling anything remotely close is 45-60 miles away.  I worry about the long-term effects of hormones and antibiotics on my children (and myself).  I knew this would give me peace of mind.  Plus, the Omega 3’s…oh, the Omega 3’s!  (And CLA…)

I have had a brisket sitting in there as a delicacy for quite a few months.  My son’s 7th birthday party gathering last Sunday gave me the perfect excuse to break it out for sandwiches.  I’m still learning.  I come from a big farm family – meat & potatoes at every meal, plus bread ‘n butter.  That’s how we roll!  I know how to cook about anything without a recipe, straight from the pantry or garden.  I’ve been cooking since I was 8 years old.  My mother signed me up for 4-H and never looked back.  She doesn’t like to cook much or didn’t in those days and I have benefitted from all of the experience.  Plus, I do love to cook.

But, cooking grass-fed has been a challenge for me.  It’s leaner and the texture of the meat is different because the cattle are walking around more in the pasture to graze.  Most people in my neck of the woods think organic and grass-fed is a gimmick because, c’mon corn fed is the way to go (it’s our commodity crop!) and it tastes so much better!  It’s not better, but it is a different aftertaste.  I’ve been intimidated and experimental in using this meat.  The ground beef is easy – you fry and use.  No draining away of grease required!  But the steaks and roasts have been a bit tough – literally and figuratively.

I have been determined to LOVE my investment!  And NOW I do.  I have mastered it to a point where the meat is so tender that you can cut it with a fork or butter knife and it just melts away in your mouth.  After transitioning to grass-fed meats, I prefer the taste.  It tastes more natural!  The closer to natural the better in my book.

So, the brisket.  Speaking of those people who think organic and grass-fed are gimmicks…my father is one of them.  Even though both my mom and I work for an organic foods company, sing their praises and have become so “educated” (and educating) on the subject.  He’s a traditional farmer and he sure doesn’t prefer grass-fed meats and poultry.  He puts up with us, though and he is also the master griller and chef of the house.  So, if I was going to bring a brisket, it better be good!  Thank goodness it was. 

I used a version of Paula Deen’s Texas Oven-Roasted Beef Brisket recipe.  I did use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder and minced onion instead of onion powder.  I also rubbed the brisket as directed, but then instead of cooking it, I added the beef stock right away.  Then I proceeded to marinate it for 3 days in the fridge.  I then baked it in its juices at 250 F the day of the party for 5-6 hours.  Voila!

And here it is on a Ciabatta Bun, a dab of mayo, and A LOT of horseradish.

In the final build, I added loads of Spinach as my garnish and extra “crunch.” Some of the guests used good ol’ barbecue sauce, too!


We served this with a Coconut Cream Almond Fruit Salad as well.  I added fresh strawberries and opted out of the frozen fruit.  Just because that was what I had available.

Have you experimented with new, healthier foods recently?  Share your tips and experiences!  Any flops or funny stories? Share those, too!

This post is participating in Traditional Foods Tuesday sponsored by Cooking Traditional Foods!

Activity Overload

Oh my, what a day and what a week I am anticipating.  So many things on the agenda and here I have a relatively slow day, yet I feel like I am just spinning my wheels getting NOTHING done instead of EVERYTHING!  I think it’s just too much of too much and demands (mostly that I’ve placed) on my time.

Here’s what I really need to do:

• Complete (OK, start) some real Spring Cleaning. 
• Touch up painting inside my home, mostly in the kids’ rooms
• Clean all of the leaves out of the flowerbeds that I was too lazy to deal with last Fall
• Draft my fitness plan and THEN, put it into action.  I was holding off to see if I’d make it to the next round as a finalist for Mamavation, so now that I’ve found out I’ll be participating in the “Move It or Lose It” campaign instead, I can move on. 

I had wanted to have a post with more “meat” today and share a more mapped out near future.  But, I guess I’m feeling the way I’m feeling and there’s no getting around it.  So, instead of just not doing it because it’s not perfect, (as I would normally) I’m going to just work through it and try to avoid negative self-talk.  I CAN do it and I don’t have to be derailed. 

So, here’s a small snapshot of what’s to come over the course of the next few months on Life & Times of Me:

• A stage production at the community theatre
• A concrete fitness plan, goals and results that I will be sharing with you and even asking your advice
• My very first 5K
• Product Reviews of items that I use and trust, along with products that I receive to sample.  I will only post what I would recommend for myself, my family and in my household.  I’m very excited about the companies I’m partnering with to present these to you.
• Real Food/Native Nutrition posts, recipes and tips.
• Gardening and Planting Season – it will eventually arrive won’t it?
• Maybe I’ll write about the Elephant in the Room topic that those of you who know me well, know I need to talk about. I said maybe, but not until it’s final.
• Summer fun with the kids and our whacky adventures
• A trip to Italy

My feet are going to take me in some new directions this year and revisiting many old ones as well.  I was able to get back into my previous walking routine until we had another cold snap and snow, which also coincided with becoming busier and not being able to shuffle things around.  But, I intend to get back to at least 4 miles per day. 

At the end of the last year, I started hiking for the first time and loved it, so I’ll be picking that up again when the trails thaw and re-solidify.  Zumba and Yoga will remain part of the scheme of things for me as well as using more weight training, which I’ve not been real good at doing and my upper body SOOOO needs it. 

I’m also interested in trying new things this year like a 5K, an Amazing Race event, Roller Derby, Turbo Fit, Hustle, canoeing and white water rafting.  If it looks fun I’m going to try it, instead of being afraid or insecure that I will “look stupid.”  I can honestly say there are probably many more things now a days that make me look stupid! 
(This portion of this post is brought to you by Earth Footwear) 

What do you do to push yourself through demanding times and not get derailed?  Where are your feet taking you this year? 

Wordless Wednesday

A little bit of before school reading.

I love this photo of my children, ages 4 years and almost 7 years. He "knows it all" at this age and she wants to know everything and be a big kid, too. Every age is so much fun with these two. I'm not a mom who cries as they get older, I just continue to remember the excitement I had at each age and enjoy being excited for them as they move through their journey, too.

Sweet or Savory? Finding healthy alternatives for those things we crave!

What kind of snack do you typically go for? Do you reach for a bag of chips or heaping bowl of ice cream with toppings or nuts? Have you ever considered finding creative alternatives that would satisfy those cravings that you might not have considered before? For example, what would get to the root of ice cream with nuts and chocolate syrup? Is there some sort of “healthy” alternative that would satisfy that decadent craving? (By the way, if you hadn’t noticed, my choice would be the ice cream!)

I am a snacker. More affectionately called a “Snack-Ass” by a former co-worker but the definition fit and stuck with me! I could graze off of an appetizer buffet all day every day. I love cheese and crackers, chips and dips, a handful of this, a bite of that. My most recent favorite discovery is what I like to call the “taste explosion.” (You know, Ratatouille!) You know just that right moment where your taste buds find something new and go, “Yes! Yes! Yes!” For me, this is berries, nuts and cheese together or a spicy jam over cream cheese with crackers, baby dills and smoked turkey cuts. A good red wine with herb crusted cheese and truffle oil. Just the right creative combinations of yum.

I was pondering the sweet or savory for this blog post. My instinctual desire is to go for dark chocolate bars, ice cream, cheese dips, chocolate chip cookies and the like. Any type of appetizer, I’m on it. All combinations of that savory taste.

Recently, good old fashioned popcorn has become my standby when I know my brain is simply not going to listen to reason. I mean, honestly, there is no way that veggies and a bit of ranch is ever going to replace my craving for a sizable slab of cheese cake. But, a freshly popped bag of microwave popcorn, sprinkled with caramel popcorn seasoning and a little salt will change those cravings around to where I will forget about it and save a trip to the store. (I’m at least smart enough to not have it around.) And for convenience snacking, Orville Redenbacher’s has a great sweet & savory line of microwave popcorn to meet those cravings as well, like Kettle Corn, Cheddar Cheese and even Spicy Nacho! These are great to keep in the cupboard or in a desk drawer to act quickly on a craving!

I did begin to experiment with my “confusing the taste buds” theory after reading an article that stated most of our cravings actually come from a mineral deficiency which can easily be remedied by using a full-spectrum salt like Pink Himalayan Salt, providing you with more of the essential minerals your body needs. While I haven’t begun using a full-spectrum salt yet, it did make me take pause when I do have cravings to see if I can get to the root of it. I’m at a point where I don’t want the “hangover” associated with eating the “bad” foods, which almost always contain gluten and start a raging fire throughout my inner body. Maybe I’m lucky to have that built in sensor, but thankful to have been able to teach myself to pay attention to it.

With eating healthier comes more veggies and I love salads, but I hate preparing them at home for some reason. I could order a salad every time I go out to eat (and usually do). However, at home, I don’t eat veggies in large quantities or fruit (almost seldom). Unless I am stuffing it all into a blender for my signature smoothie, I am not eating them or going for them. Note: And by “signature,” I mean almost everyone I know turns their nose up at it the minute they see it! But, it is chock full of vital nutrients that I know that I need. Click on the picture below for my recipe:

I also started exploring peanut butter as a base to sauces or dressings. Another filling protein to add to the mix, and with peanut butter flavors like a Thai Ginger & Pepper and Chipotle Chile, it really adds some extra flavor that is not something I would have normally considered!

It has taken me nearly two years of experimentation, reading, research, trial and error to figure out what works for me. Which, leads me to my last point – do what works for you. You can read this and not identify at all, grab some “nuggets” to throw into your own life or say, “Yes, this is just like me.” Whatever, you do when it comes to snacking, it has to work for you and it has to flow into your life. Just the fact that you are thinking about making healthier choices, deserves a pat on the back. Every little bit helps get you closer to your long-term goals. Lasting change takes time, so baby steps in making changes are easy solutions.

This post is sponsored by Orville Redenbacher’s and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway hosted by Mamavation and sponsored by Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popping Corn.

Chicago Girls Weekend 2011

Part of my 2011 Resolutions were to be more open to friendships, visit the people I always said I wanted to go visit and go do things to celebrate life.  So, for my monumental birthday this year in February (hint: I’m mid-way through my 30’s), I decided I wanted to go do something fun to celebrate.  I immediately thought of my three girlfriends I’ve known since junior high who shared a birthday month with me, since we’d all be celebrating this year.  One of them could not attend, but it became a group of six quickly and we chose Chicago.  I’d honestly never been outside of O’Hare, as I’d changed flights there for business a few times, so I was eager to explore Chicago.

We all flew in on a Friday and most of the day was spent traveling and getting everyone settled in.  We stayed downtown at the Embassy Suites on State Street, within walking distance or a quick cab ride to everywhere we wanted to go. 

The entire group headed out for dinner and dancing in the evening, but prior to heading out we thought we’d take a detour to the manager’s reception in the hotel aka “Free Happy Hour.”  It just so happened that a large bachelor party from Ontario  and several women affiliated with a very large dental convention were staying.  We had fun making new friends and catching up with old ones.  We found a nice pizza place not too far away for dinner.  We had the cutest little waitress from Macedonia, that I now wish we’d taken some pictures there.  Then we headed to a club and found more people from the convention in town and danced the night away into the wee hours of the morning!

Saturday was our big day.  We headed to Chinatown for a morning excursion and had Dim Sung for lunch.  We explored the shops where I found some cute little Kitty Kat chopsticks for my kids.  I have recently discovered that they will try anything new in my stir-fry dishes if I say it’s an exotic vegetable from another country AND give them chopsticks to use!

We also stumbled onto a really cool shop in Chinatown that had some pieces of Dr. Seuss’ artwork.  Interestingly enough, I was with a friend of mine in Chicago who was with me in Sausalito, CA a few years back where we saw the entire exhibit in a gallery there!  Being a huge Dr. Seuss fan – I was ECSTATIC! 

Next we walked through the cutest, most photogenic Chinese bakery I’d ever been into.

Since it was Chicago Restaurant Week­ we took advantage of the prix fixe menu at Elate at the Hotel Felix off Huron. 

I had the Herb Crusted Citrus Cod with Lentils.

And a Raspberry Lemon Basil Curd for dessert.

Along with a healthy sprinkling of fine wine.  We had a wonderful time and got it for a great value on top of it. 

We then headed out for another night on the town which included a brief stint at the Green Mill Jazz Club known to be frequented by Al Capone.  The very mean looking & sounding henchmen at the door barked, “$12! No Talking! No Flash Photography! No Cell Phones!”  Three of us arrived before the rest of the group and got to experience about 15 minutes of the best jazz I’d heard live, but sadly, we knew we couldn’t follow the rules.  And one look at this man sent shivers down my spine to think about what might happen if we couldn’t.  We decided to head next door to a gay sports bar.   A completely different atmosphere, however, more conducive to planning our next few stops of the evening. 

I won’t be posting any pictures of the rest of the evening, but I will tell you it included many extra fun birthday celebration activities by our group members such as dancing on a bar, several shots, a spontaneous tongue piercing, glitter and four of us got new nicknames!  We had such a great time, I was hoarse for three days after returning home from laughing SO HARD with girlfriends.  Something I had not done in YEARS! 

On our last day in Chicago, we were able to take in some culture at the Chicago Cultural Center.  The “Peace on Earth” film festival was also this same weekend, along with a wonderful photography exhibit in the Michigan Avenue Galleries.  Finding Vivian Maeier: Chicago Street Photographer was on display along with an exhibition called Off the Beaten Path: Violence, Women and Art

Lastly, we had a nice walk back down State Street to our hotel.  We crossed over the Chicago River and it was slightly misting.

This trip exceeded my expectations.  It was perfect, but I was just present in the moment, enjoying every minute of it.  Our group ended up being such a great mix and we had just the perfect amount of site seeing, shopping, exploring, culture and nightlife.  A perfect way to celebrate a significant birthday during a time in my life where I am trying to create a new chapter. 

Gluten Free Bio-35 Review and Free Sample

About a month ago, I saw a little ad pop up on the right-hand side of my Facebook page for Gluten Free Bio-35, a vitamin supplement from Pro-Biotiks.  They were offering a free sample. I have recently discovered that the ongoing heartburn and stomach trouble I’ve had for many years is a gluten sensitivity, so it piqued my interest knowing that supplements or vitamins in pill form often wreak havoc on me.  I was also interested to see that they contained Omega Oils, Trace Minerals from the Great Salt Lake and was formulated for Stress and they talked about “Energy Leak.”
According to their site, “It takes years for the cumulative effects of physical, emotional and chemical stress to take their toll on the body.” 

Bio-35™ and Stress

"Stress ... the cause of all degenerative diseases."
~ Stress of Life, Hans Selye, M.D.

“During routine stresses of day to day living, the body borrows nutrients from your cell’s membrane to form various regulatory hormones called prostaglandins. Also, the omega fatty acids in the cells are also used to produce other hormones needed by the body. When the body is under higher levels of physical and emotional stress, the body "borrows" even larger amounts of nutrients to manufacture the necessary hormones and prostaglandins to handle the "crisis." If the nutrients used during day to day stress or high stress moments are not properly replaced with nutrients from the food we eat, new cell production and function is slowed down.
Thus, we have cells dying or wearing out faster than new ones can be repaired or formed. We have developed what we call an “Energy Leak.” You slow down, feel tired all the time and experience fatigue, depression and over time you can develop degenerative diseases without knowing why. According to Dr. Selye, “ stress - is the cause of all degenerative diseases including high blood pressure, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease ... and vital loss of energy.”
Today many people are not able to or they choose not to eat a balanced diet of "wholesome" foods. As a result, the average American's diet is high in processed foods and many of the essential nutrients are taken out or changed due to the refining, processing (e.g., Hydrogenation, Oxidation) and filtering of those basic foods we eat.
Also certain individuals have genetic predispositions to certain diseases or chronic health conditions which put added "Stress" on the utilization of essential nutrients in the body, or that cause poor absorption of certain nutrients. Thus, even though they may eat a well balanced diet, using wholesome foods, their bodies need more of specific nutrients than the foods provide. Again, resulting in an "Energy Leak."
Added to our bodies daily stress is air pollution which causes Free radicals within our bodies. Free radicals are extremely active, uncontrolled positive or negative charged particles which cause physical damage to cell, enzymes and DNA linkage. They also oxidize essential fatty acids, sterols and phospholipids critical to cell repair and reproduction, creating even more free radicals in the form of peroxides - a domino effect. This rapid oxidation (deterioration) of the cell wall's nutrients is one of the chief causes of aging and stress, because cells die faster than new ones can be formed.”
My Thoughts:
I like this holistic approach to addressing genetic dispositions as well as individual body chemistry make-up, physical and emotional stress.  It’s been my experience that what might work for one individual may or may not work for others because each of us has a unique chemical make-up.  I believe in the value of continued Omega 3 Fatty Acids in my diet and anything I can do to optimize my intake, is bonus.  I also like that this supplement is also Soy Free to keep any unnecessary soy out of my body.
As you can see from the picture above, Pro-Biotiks sent me a full-sized 45 capsule bottle of Bio-35!  More than enough to make a valid assessment of their product! 
As for the results, I will have to give more time to adjust and their website also addresses that you may not feel the optimal effects until after 30 days or so, which is standard with anything new you introduce into your diet.  I do know they absolutely do not bother my digestive system, which is absolutely AWESOME!  I have more energy when I take them throughout the day, they recommend taking one capsule three times per day for two to three months. Their site also mentions, “Depending on age, severity of condition, attitude and exercise, the length of time for Bio-35™ to reach maximum effectiveness may take from a few weeks to several months.* A common mistake is not taking enough Bio-35™ during the first few months.”
More Info, Social Media and Free Sample:
If you would like more information about this product please visit their website here: Bio-35
You can also “Like” them on Facebook and read what people are saying!  Click on the “Free Sample” tab and get your own free sample and enter a contest to win some, too!