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Listen in to this encore podcast presentation on immune health.
Tony Lucchesi the National Educator for Source Naturals joins us to talk about Wellness Formula. Twenty-five years ago, Wellness Formula pioneered the industry’s first wellness-immune category. Since then, millions have turned to Wellness at the first sign of immune symptoms.
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I am glad I am still taking my echinacea!
November 20th, 2007 at 3:24 pm
I’ve always been drawn to and taken the Wellness Formula, it was good to learn more about the product!
November 21st, 2007 at 1:49 pm
Wow. That’s really interesting. It’s always amazing how sometimes simple things (like Ecineacha) have such incredible results.
November 26th, 2007 at 8:00 am
One Of the BEST PLACES TO SHOP!!
November 29th, 2007 at 9:38 pm
I love the idea about treating more than just the symptoms of the cold/flu!
December 2nd, 2007 at 11:29 am
Thanks for all the information! I haven’t heard of the product before this. Thanks for sharing. Thanks Whole Foods for being there for all of us!
December 4th, 2007 at 2:00 pm
I’m going to try the wellness formula.
I do all my shopping at Whole Foods Sunday Night for the week.
December 7th, 2007 at 5:59 pm
The Wellness formula is a family staple for us and I feel it really does provide exceptional immune support!
December 11th, 2007 at 8:23 am
I thought it was really interesting to know about how the body naturally tries to rid our body of the bacteria and viruses that cause cold and flu. I also think it is so smart to take Wellness Formula as a preventative especially this cold season. I didn’t know that had a children’s formula! I’ll have to go out and get some!
December 11th, 2007 at 10:01 am
Oh, and I got this pod cast off of Mod Mom
December 11th, 2007 at 10:11 am
Referred here by Mod*mom (love that blog)!
I had always heard about echinacea but was never quite sure if its efficacy was true. Now I know! Thanks for the tip!
December 14th, 2007 at 10:50 pm
Lots of great information. I will be on my way to Whole Food and am going to pick this suff up.
Thanks for all the good information
December 15th, 2007 at 1:31 pm
I learned about the Wellness Formula podcast from Mod Mom. I learned from the podcast that it supports the immune system to protect against infection and it can be taken to help minimize the infection. Hoping not to have colds or flu this year! Thanks.
December 16th, 2007 at 7:16 pm
That was very interesting! I take Ecineacha, so that was relieving to hear.
December 17th, 2007 at 7:41 pm
I have always been a firm believer in the Wellness Formula! I recently had cosemtic surgery, and am healing perfectly and quickly, but now that I’m post-surgery (6days) can I take the Wellness Formula? Im going to ask my surgeon, but I wanted to see if you guys had any advice as well.
Thank you!
December 20th, 2007 at 10:12 am
I can’t stand having a cold because nothing works! I definitely want to try Wellness Formula
Referred via modmom.blogspot.com
December 20th, 2007 at 10:21 am
Thanks for all your comments! Regarding Wellness Formula after cosmetic surgery, you are right to ask a health professional before taking supplements. The answer will depend upon several factors, making it hard for us to make any recommendations. For example, how long it’s been since surgery, what other medications and supplements you are taking may be important. Wellness Formula does contain high doses of immune-supportive herbs, vitamins, and minerals. For specifics on surgery, in addition to talking to you doctor, please get in touch with a medical expert at Source Naturals (the company who makes Wellness Formula) (www.sourcenaturals.com.)
December 20th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
Must try!!!!
sent from Mod Mom!!!!
December 21st, 2007 at 11:28 pm
I found this podcast through Mod*Mom, and I am so glad I did! I never heard of the Wellness Formula before; perhaps that is because I am new to Whole Foods. However, it is a product I definitely intend to try! Thank you!
December 25th, 2007 at 3:29 pm
I read about this on mod*mom and I am always looking for ways to keep our family of six healthy.
December 27th, 2007 at 4:02 pm
I never really knew that about symptoms. You know, that there a way for our body to heal itself. I always thought of them as an adverse effect from the virus, but in all reality it’s just our body trying to help!
Thanks to Mod*Mom for referring me to this podcast!
December 31st, 2007 at 12:21 pm
I am jumping on the Wellness wagon! Thank you for sharing this wonderful podcast and product with me.
January 8th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
So happy was referred here by ModMom blogspot. I have long been a wholefood customer and have used their website periodically, but it was the prodding of Modmom about the podcasts that encouraged me to go back to the wholesfoods site. Thanks for the explanation of the ingredients of the Wellness formula. in Studying about Echinacea ove the past few years i have read that it needs to be stopped about every 3 weeks for a week to give your immune system a rest. At that time i have read that it is good to add Astralgus and then switch back to echinacea later. I love the fact you have liquid formula for the kids and will give that one a try.(for the big kid with digestive problems!) Thanks for another great podcast.
January 11th, 2008 at 10:48 am
My father-in-law uses this and tries to push it on everyone else in the family!
Also referred here by ModMom!
January 29th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
I could definitely use a boost to my immune system this winter! Especially with 2 little ones bringing lots of germs home. Thank you for the information!
February 15th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
I was wondering can you put the Wellness Liquid Formula in water, or juice? I’ve just taken it alone, but if it could be put into water or juice, it would sure taste better!
I used to take the tablets, but recently they are too large to swallow, and the capsules are too many at one time.
Thank you for anwering!
March 6th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Kathy, great question. Yes! You can put Wellness Liquid Formula into water or juice and still get the same benefits. Thanks for sharing your idea!
March 7th, 2008 at 11:45 am
Your site looks great!
April 6th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
I am amazed! It looks like I need to come out from under my rock.
April 23rd, 2008 at 12:35 am
Thanks!
April 26th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Great informative podcasts. I enjoyed them all especially the one on homeopathy. Thank you so much for this. And thanks to modmom blogspot for posting about this.
April 30th, 2008 at 12:49 am
My baby boomer friends from the 60’s told me about Wellness formula and swear by it. I just went and got some today. I would like to know more about the one for kids. At what age can they start taking it? Does Whole Foods carry it?
January 5th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
I was recently diagnosed with Valley Fever and am taking anti fungal meds. I was wondering if wellness formula would build my immune system back up so my own body can fight this illness itself and kill the fungus in my body? I worry about what long term meds will do to the liver and kidneys. Any ideas if WF would help? Thanks
June 13th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Wholefoods are both of my children favorite places to shop!
November 30th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
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February 7th, 2010 at 12:57 am
Hello,
I would like to know if Wellness Formula can interfere with antibiotics.
I was diagnosed with upper respiratory infection (flu from bacteria) and prescribed with Amoxicillin 875mg for 10 days. Can I take Wellness Formula at the same time?
or it could actually affect the effectiveness of the antibiotics?
Thanks in advance
September 26th, 2011 at 10:08 pm
@Sol Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, we do not have this information. I encourage you to reach out to your physician with this question. Most offices will allow you to call and leave a question of this nature on their voice-mail. That way you won’t actually have to spend the time/money physically visiting your doctor to learn the answer. Cheers!
September 27th, 2011 at 11:38 am