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Illinois Health Freedom Action Alert

Illinois lawmakers want to restrict your access to dietary supplements.  This is the latest in a campaign of legislative efforts across the country to restrict access to certain categories of dietary supplements.  But the Illinois bill is different; it would require a prescription for teenagers to purchase sports nutrition products. Products sold by prescription need to be behind the counter in a pharmacy, not sold in health food stores or by online retailers. If this bill passes, it is quite likely these products would disappear from store shelves and be restricted from online sales.

Said Kyle Turk, vice president of government affairs for the Natural Products Association.  “This legislation is a blatant attack on consumer freedom, based on misguided fear rather than scientific evidence,” he said. “There is no legitimate justification for restricting consumer access to supplements. Blaming supplements for eating disorders ignores the real complexities of these conditions and distracts from meaningful solutions. Lawmakers should focus on mental health support, not punishing responsible consumers and businesses with baseless restrictions.”

Proponents of the restrictions cite a purported link between the use of such products and the worsening of eating disorders, even though a review of the scientific literature funded by the Council  for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), concluded that the “evidence to date does not support a causative role for dietary supplements in eating disorders.

Together, we’ve defeated these proposals before.  We need the Legislature to hear your voice, the voice of health and wellness.  Tell the Illinois Legislature to Vote NO on HB 3027.

Can we count on you again to write your elected officials in Illinois and beat them again?  Click on the link below.

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nigella sativa

Black seed oil, extracted from the seeds of the Nigella sativa plant, is rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, which are crucial for cardiovascular health. One of the key active compounds present in the plant is thymoquinone, extensively studied for its powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects which support healthy blood pressure levels. Furthermore, its anti-inflammatory properties may provide potential benefits in managing arthritis, with research indicating that it can help alleviate discomfort and improve joint function and overall mobility. 

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Joya Van Der Laan, FNP, IFMCP, is the founder of Nourish House Calls and a leading voice in the field of functional and integrative medicine. Her approach combines clinical expertise with deeply personalized care, helping patients—especially women—achieve optimal health through hormone balance, gut healing, and targeted lifestyle strategies. In this interview, she shares her perspective on what’s missing in modern healthcare conversations about women’s health, and how simple, natural interventions can have profound effects.

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