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Live a healthy life with the huge selection of products and information from our health food store in Manchester, Connecticut.

The Manchester Parkade Health Shoppe is a family-owned information- and service-oriented health food store offering vitamins, herbs, homeopathy, sports supplements, natural body care,  gluten- and other allergen-free foods, books, and green cleaners.  We discount many of our high quality leading national brands every day.

As the largest independent health food store in the Greater Hartford area, we are a true oasis for learning and achieving optimal health.  We offer a wide selection of natural products, knowledgeable staff, and nutrition consultations by appointment with a Connecticut Certified Clinical Nutritionist and Registered Pharmacist. Let us help you achieve your health goals!  Contact us with your health and product questions.

Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia are distinct syndromes that present very real, overlapping physical and psychological challenges.  A 5-pronged natural approach to their symptoms includes:

Pain & Inflammation   Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, curcumin (BCM95), and magnesium malate

Adrenal Fatigue    B-Complex, Vitamin B5, adrenal/spleen glandulars, NADH, L-carnitine, and CoQ10

Immunity  Vitamins A & D, AHCC (a mushroom extract), zinc, astragalus, thymus extract, L-lysine, and probiotics

Depression  5HTP and SAMe

Lifestyle Changes  daily moderate aerobic exercise, healthy diet, stress reduction techniques, sleep management, chiropractic care, and acupuncture

Michael Dworkin, P.D., M.S.
Reg. Pharmacist, Cert. Clinical Nutritionist
CT Certification No. 232
Available for Consultation By Appointment

  See Our Article In The March Issue of
         Natural Nutmeg Magazine

BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM:
MAINTAIN THE PROPER pH BALANCE IN YOUR  GUT
Diet can significantly impact immune function, especially because 80% of immune system cells reside in the small intestine.

To foster gut health, the body should be kept in the proper acid/alkaline balance. The correct ratio by volume is 25% acidifying to 75% alkalizing foods. It is generally important to eat a diet that contains both alkalizing and acidifying foods. Allergic reactions and other forms of stress tend to produce acids in the body. The presence of high acidity indicates that more of your foods should be selected from the alkalizing group. 

SOME ALKALIZING FOODS
Most Vegetables, Green Foods
      & Vegetable Juices
Most Fruits
      Includes Tomatoes
      Excludes Cranberries
Protein
      Eggs        Whey Protein      Tofu
      Almonds   Lean Chicken      Millet
      Flax Seeds         
Teas:  Herbal, Green, Bancha, Ginseng
Stevia
Others
      Apple Cider Vinegar   
      Dairy-Free Probiotics

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