Integral Yoga Natural Foods

he selection seems to stretch without end: antioxidants, flower essences, homeopathics, and minerals. . . . Our old-fashioned vitamin apothecary has got it all. Directly across the street from our natural foods store, Integral Yoga Natural Vitamins offers products in bottles and in bulk, as teas, tinctures, and tablets. Whether you're looking for ayurvedic, Chinese, or Western remedies, you've come to the right place.

Questions For the Expert
An Interview with Manu Dawson,
Nutritionist and General Manager of
Integral Yoga Natural Vitamins

How can you tell if you have a
nutritional deficiency that
requires taking
supplements?
A health care practitioner
or nutritional consultant
can review your diet
and medical history and
run tests that evaluate your
nutrient levels. An expert
can also analyze your
symptoms: skin with a yellowish
hue, for example, could indicate liver problems. Persistent fatigue could
indicate a lack of protein,
iron, vitamin C, pantothenic
acid, or essential fatty acids.

Our expert staff members have decades of experience, plus the latest studies at their fingertips. Whether you need echinacea to beat a winter cold or detoxifying herbs to spring clean your body, our supplement
specialists will guide the
way. They'll work with you
and your health care
practitioner to find the right
regimen for you.

Supplements are just the
start of what we offer at Integral Yoga Natural Vitamins. We carry books, magazines, candles, incense, juice extractors, and tea infusers - everything you'll need to make your home feel as peaceful and welcoming as our store.

Why take supplements
if you don't have health problems?
If you're overworked, exposed to pollutants, or perhaps not following the right diet, you have a greater need for supplements. You may want to take them just as a safeguard.

How can you tell which supplements are the best ones?
Look for supplements with "research grade" materials, which have been studied for their ability to prevent or treat disease. No matter what type of supplement you need, be sure to ask for our guidance. We're here to help you choose products that are not only of the best quality, but best-suited to your individual needs.

According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a vegetarian diet protects against disease because it offers higher concentrations of antioxidants such as carotenoids, phytochemicals, and vitamins C and E.