Category: Herbs & Supplements
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Top Picks from January’s Supplement Sale
On Sale this Month:
25 % Off Renew Life and Jarrow
Here’s some of our favorites from these brands:
Renew Life
Renew Life Cleanse Smart
Start fresh and rest your gut health with this 30 Day kit!
Renew Life Extra Care Ultimate Flora 50 Billion
Need to fix your flora? Restore it with this powerful probiotic.
Renew Life Everyday Ultimate Flora 15 Billion
This is a fantastic, shelf-stable probiotic for everyday maintenance.
Jarrow
Bone Up
This is a comprehensive bone health supplement and a customer favorite.
Jarrow Dophilus EPS 5 Billion
Another maintenance formula to keep your Immune and Intestinal Health that can go anywhere with you.
Jarrow Methyl B-12
These are easy-to-take lozenges with a yummy lemon flavor that pack a good dose of Methylated B-12.
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Why we LOVE our Basil Bandwagon Brand Supplements
We didn’t just seek out a generic brand to sell in our store. We wanted to find a line of supplements that reflected our own high standards. And, we found it!
Here’s what we LOVE about our private label:
Award Winning
We have an amazing line of 470 award-winning innovative formulations (Check out our Aller-7!) and are constantly developing our line to make sure we bring you the latest discoveries and the most trusted ingredients through science based research.
Tried and Tested
Our formulas use a full spectrum of active ingredients, each independently double-tested so you can feel confident you’re getting what your body needs.
Quality
We have achieved an extensive list of certifications and standards regulated to European Commission Standards. With a minimum of 4 FDA inspections per year, our brand is 1 of only 2 companies in the U.S that is 100% certified by the FDA in their analyses. We are committed to providing the highest quality in supplementation!
Trust
All Basil Bandwagon Brand ingredients are sourced from suppliers we trust with full transparency from harvest, to our state of the art eco-friendly facilities, straight to our shelves. Our manufacturer has nurtured relationships with suppliers for over 40 years.
Local
Like you, we love shopping local! Our line is produced by a New Jersey-based family-owned business, building the local economy since 1978.
Here’s some more of our posts that feature our brand:
Top Picks from Our Brand
Our Go-To Products for Staying Well
Smarten Up about Supplements
5 Supplements You (and Everyone Else) Might Benefit From
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Our Go-To Supplements for Staying WELL
Leaves are just starting to change, the air is getting crisp, and off in the distance you can hear the seasonal sound of…someone coughing. Here we go again.
Heading back to school means lots of kids in small places, high stress levels with homework, and very active lives with extracurricular activities. Start now by boosting the immune system and get a head start on a healthy school year and all it’s sneezing, coughing and general ickiness.
Vitamin C – of course, and with added bioflavonoids is helpful (like eating the whole orange – the fruit with the white pith). C helps to keep your cells clean and boost the immune system. Whatever your body doesnt need will be eliminated so don’t be timid about ramping up the dosage.While we know that vitamin D is important for bone health and healthy growth in children, it has also shown to be an important vitamin to the immune system. Start taking your vitamin D now, and continue through April (the month when the sun is closest to the earth).Elderberry syrup, a great source of vitamin C, proanthocyanadin flavonoids and is known to have antiviral proteins! Kids love the taste, so this is a no-brainer!Astragalus strengthens our immune reservoir and is helpful for allergic rhinitis – the fall ragweed is in full bloom now! This is a great herb for teachers heading back to the classroom to ward off colds and respiratory illnesses.Our shelves are stocked and ready with flavorful Zand herbal lozenges – made with zinc and an herbal blend rich in vitamin C. A great little nutritive support to boost the immune system and soothe the throat. The orange flavor is popular with kids!A Wellness Formula is great way to boost our immune system heading in to winter – we have quite a few on the shelves, filled with vitamins, herbs, antioxidants and anti-inflammatories! Bluebonnet, Source Naturals and Basil Bandwagon all have superior wellness formulas!A large part of our immune system lies in the gut, so keeping our gut microbiome healthy is important. Pick up a probiotic with at least 7 strains of probiotic cultures! Boost that beneficial bacteria and crowd out the unhealthy ones!And of course, don’t forget to stock the freezer with organic chicken bone broth to prepare a quick chicken soup – a proven remedy for quicker healing time with colds! -

Your Embarassing Questions ANSWERED: Lady Parts
We get questions all day long that make people blush. Rather than wait for you to call, we figured we’d tackle the issues with video!
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12 Uses for CBD Balm
CBD Balm is a favorite of ours, here. It’s uses go beyond just aches and pains- it’s a versatile product that has us buying it over and over and even panicking when our supply is low!
In this video, Jenna shows you 12 ways you can use this balm and find relief from common issues.
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10 Supplements to Stock Up On from this Month’s Sale
This month’s sale is on Boiron and Europharma: 25% Off! Perfect time to stock up!
Boiron Supplements
- Oscillococcinum
This is one of our go-to remedies for fighting off flu-symptoms. It is safe, natural and easy to take. It has been shown in clinical studies to help reduce both the duration and the severity of flu-like symptoms (www.oscilli.com). We recommend always having a box on-hand at home so that you are prepared for when these dreaded symptoms hit! Oscillococcinum is best taken at the FIRST sign of symptoms.
- Sabadil
Allergies are the worst! With Spring around the corner, we all need to be prepared. Itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, runny noses, and itchy noses are all part of the nuisance that this homeopathic supplement can address. Keep a box on hand at work, in your purse, and at home.
- Arnicare Gel
For muscle pain, stiffness, swelling from injuries and bruising, this stuff is a life-saver. Simply apply the gel onto your skin in the affected areas. The gel absorbs so nicely and provides wonderful relief from the discomfort of pain. It is unscented, non-greasy and gentle on skin.
- Kali Phosphoricum 30c
Too many hours spent working – especially staring at your computer and smart phone? We’ve all been there. This homeopathic remedy is one of the most popular for good reason. It is used to alleviate discomfort from tension headaches associated with intellectual fatigue. The tube of pellets is easily stored in your purse or workbag so you can reach for it as soon as your headache hits you.
- Hypericum Perforatum 30c
Many of us suffer from nerve pain at some point in our lives: sciatica, fibromyalgia, shingles and more. These conditions can be incredibly painful to manage. With more folks preferring to opt for natural, non-prescription pain relief, this is a great option to manage nerve pain. As a homeopathic remedy, Hypericum Peforatum is safe to take in conjunction with other medications and supplements.
Europharma’s Terry Naturally
- CuraMed 350mg Effervescent Tablets
Many chronic health conditions are inflammatory-based. Beyond swelling and stiffness, inflammation can cause pain, which can impact mobility and mood. Pain medications are often prescribed by healthcare practitioners to manage symptoms, but they do not address the root of the problem. Steroids are also often prescribed by healthcare practitioners to manage the swelling, but do not come without some major side effects. Curcuma longa – the active concentrate of turmeric – provides powerful natural relief from inflammation. For folks who have trouble with swallowing pills or tablets, these dissolvable effervescent tablets are a great effective alternative.
- Curamin PM
If chronic pain keeps you awake at night, this supplement is something to consider. Curcuma longa, in combination with 5mg of melatonin (our body’s own natural hormone that regulates our sleep cycles) will help alleviate occasional discomfort and sleeplessness.
- Vectomega Omega-3 Plus Phospholipids & Peptides
Many of us choose to supplement with Omega-3 fatty acids to support healthy hearts and immune systems. In addition, these supplements help support healthy skin, hair, nails, joints, and eyes. There are so many good options today, but this product is easily one of our favorites. Created from North Atlantic Salmon, it is the only omega-3 bound to phospholipids and peptides, the building blocks of healthy cell membranes.
- Traumaplant Comfrey Cream
Comfrey Cream has been used for years to help heal bruises, pulled muscles, fractures, sprains, strains, and osteoarthritis. In more recent years, comfrey has gotten a bad reputation due to a toxic component within it called, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, that can damage the liver. However, Terry Naturally’s Traumaplant Comfrey Cream has been carefully formulated WITHOUT the inclusion of this component, so that we can enjoy all the benefits of comfrey without the dangerous side effects.
- CuraMed 750mg Superior Absorption Curcumin
Like the effervescent tablets, CuraMed is an incredible product for managing discomfort associated with inflammation; however, this product is in capsule form and is formulated at the 750mg strength to provide maximum effectiveness to those coping with more intense symptoms. We talk with countless customers each week who rave about this product and how it’s helped given them quality of life back!
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How to Make your own Immune Boosting Tonic
Jenna shows you how to throw together your own Immune Boosting Tonic full of virus-busting goodness!
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 medium onion, peeled and rough chopped
- 1 head of garlic, peeled and rough chopped
- 3 inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon dried echinacea root
- Apple cider vinegar (organic with “the mother”)
- Raw organic honey
- 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
- cheese cloth (enough to cover the top of the jar with a couple layers)
- A large glass container of some sort. We used a quart-sized mason jar.
Step by Step Instructions
- Place onion, garlic, ginger and echinacea root in a mason jar.
- Add apple cider vinegar to cover the herbs.
- Cover with cheese cloth and screw on the band to hold it tight. (don’t use the lid portion- your tonic needs air!)
- Leave in the jar for 2-3 weeks, preferably in a sunny or slightly warm place.
- Strain and discard the herbs.
- Mix with equal parts raw honey and add cayenne powder.
- Store in the fridge and take 1 teaspoon as needed daily or whenever you start to feel run down.
There is more you can do with this tonic:• Immune Boosting Tonic is amazing alone- BUT there are some fun ways to use it:
• Use it to make a quick Bloody Mary: add to a mixture of tomato juice spirit of you choice
• It’s a super FLAVOR boost for soups and sauces. It’s the not-so-secret ingredient in my chicken soup and a fix-it for spaghetti sauce that needs a little kick.
• Bone Broth to the MAX: add this to your bone broth!
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This Week’s Featured Products: Feb 1st
Looking for something you saw on our video?
Here’s the items Jenna and Carolyn featured in this week’s New Product Wednesday Video:
Anita’s Guacamole: SUPER clean and fresh
Market Pizza: Locally made with impeccable ingredients, this pizza is an easy go-to when you want to impress without slaving in the kitchen
Bell Evans Chicken Nuggets: Read your labels! Even if the chicken nuggets you buy SAY they are natural, look up the ingredients! Belle Evans passes our test, and taste.
Murrays Chicken Wings: Humanely Raised Chicken with no preservatives!
Back to Nature Chocolate Chip Cookies: Cleaner alternative to a mainstream favorite. You’ll never go back.
Farm to Market Cafe Vegan Coleslaw: Made RIGHT here in our own cafe, our coleslaw has less sugar that the traditional coleslaw and zero preservatives!
Sweetah’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar: LOCALLY made, this treat will leave you HOOKED. Just ask any team member here, we are all addicted.
Late July Nacho Chips: We don’t have to tell you what these can replace. 🙂
GT’s Kombucha: Large Size
Zevia: Mt. Zevia is clear, colorless and completely free of any additives but gives that fizzy sweet soda experience!
Dominex Veggie Eggplant Meatballs: junk-free and just as tasty as the standard frozen meatballs. You won’t miss the meat.
Hail Merry Miracle Mini Tarts: Creamy, dense, and rich, these tarts are craving-crushers.
Olli Salumeria Sopressata: a better choice for your meat and cheese plate
Enzymedica Enzymes: Acid Soothe, Digest, etc. are excellent choices for helping your tummy break down any foods you might have over-consumed
Hilary’s Eat Well Broccoli Casserole– Easy appetizer that will please EVERYONE!
Heather’s Tummy Tamers Peppermint Oil Capsules: Peppermint, Ginger, Fennel. Soothing remedies for a myriad of tummy troubles. You’ll want to have some of these in your cupboard.
Urban Moonshine: Bitters stimulate your gut to produce the enzymes it needs to make the most of good food and combat the bad
Nature’s Way Charcoal: Charcoal is about as simple as it get. It absorbs gas, toxins and more and helps you feel better after overeating.
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Helpful Hints for a Healthy Heart
At the core of your livelihood is your heart. Your trusty heart. Think about it: it never misses a beat, pumping oxygen and nutrients into all of your cells and tissues constantly from the time you were born. A symbol for love and happiness, how can we NOT cherish our hearts and treat them with care?!At Basil Bandwagon, we are in tune with what makes you beat. We have a wide array of supplements to help support a healthy cardiovascular system and we are passionate about sharing our knowledge.Pictured here are some of our Heart-Healthy faves:
Hawthorne, Rose Hips, Fish Oil, Red Yeast Rice, CoQ10, Astaxanthin, Reishi, Garlic, Grape Seed, etc.Come visit one of our stores to chat with one of our friendly team members.Save BIG in February: all Nordic Naturals Supplements are 25% Off!

















