Chatty has an online supplier she uses. You may want to ask her.

I can't help you on the iron supp question. Never really needed iron supplementation before, either.

I've been post-men for close to 20 years. But, as an alternative to ordering online or as a pre-cursor to ordering online, I'd research your question/concern as much as possible. Get to know your subject, then go to several health food stores, herbal shops, vitamin shops (not your chains like GNC,etc.) and test the owner/employees. If they hit the target on their answers, try them later on one or two other areas. This is the way I found my herbalist, who is also a nurse. I have asked her many questions and have received knowledgable responses enough to trust her when I go in with a concern. I only order online when I need something and she's out of it. I use some Nature Sunshine products ( http://www.naturessunshine.com/index.asp ) I'm able to get a great discount on my Tiao He Cleanse online.

My chiropractioner advises after doing kinesolgy.She has a wealth of experience and knows my body.
She advises Solgar supplements.Some I have never heard of.Olive Leaf...as an alternative to antibiotic.
She is Danish and truly dedicated.
Mountain ash

There are so many women out there to listen to who ascirbe to differing healing techniques. How did you all decide who had the best options for you? I am definitely into alternative medicines, however, the only time we chose a homeopathic doctor for my daughter's diabetes, I was majorly disappointed. I sat in on one of her appointments and since I know lots about diabetes because my husbnad also has it, I felt like I could have been the doctor.

Dotsie, I found my current doctor by asking a compounding pharmacist to refer me to someone in my area. I think I hit the jackpot this time. She is a D.O. (they already use manipulation as treatment - not the same as a chiropractor but one the same page.) She is getting my hormones(more like the lack of) back on track and has also worked with me nutritionally - diet and supplements. I am a fan of Dr. Weil (another traditionally trained MD but uses both main line and alternative medicine. Prevention magazine has been a wonderful reference over the years.) Maybe a little throw back to the generation of rebellion - I believe I have a responsiblity to take care of my body...... Thankfully, I have been very healthy and as I begin the slide into my 60th year, I intend to continue to try to eat well, exercise, keep a sense of curiosity about every day, and continue to become spiritually whole.

Mountain Ash, I've never heard of Solgar, oddly. But, I love a feature they have on their site http://www.solgar.com/. If you click on a product, let's say CQ-10 100 softgels, http://www.solgar.com/Products/Specialty-Supplements/Coenzyme-Q-10.aspx a supplemental facts window pops up. That is mighty handy.
Also, they carry gluten-free, veggie and even kosher products. Thanks for introducing us to this company. I can see why your dr uses them. There's not a retailer that carries it within 60 of me, but I will be asking my herbalist about carrying it in her shop.

Solgar is expensive. I get vitamins at Walmart (I know, I know) and a local vitamin store. Vitamins E, B-50, A&D, C & calcium in the form of Bone-Up (has glucosamine, C, D3, K1, folic acid, magnesium, zinc, copper, etc.) fish oil Omega 3 twice a week. And I take meds morning and night.

I eat oatmeal every morning and I'm the only person it has never lower cholesteral.

I am taking a cholestrol lowering drug and was told that CO Enzeme 10 is important to take with it. My doctor does not like the idea of putting anything else in my diet. I already take multivitamin/minerals, calcium with Vit D, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin B complex. Don't forget Actonel as well.

Doctors are not always familar with herbal options but at the same time there can be an interaction with prescriptions as well.