New Life Health Foods

09/09/2026

🚨 CHICAGO, IT’S TIME TO RESTOCK YOUR HERBAL CABINET! 🌿🔥

Looking for an herbal wellness tonic to add to your routine? AIH Brand Parasite Tonic is available NOW at Barney’s New Life Health Foods! 🌿💪🏾

✨ Herbal formula
✨ Great addition to your wellness routine
✨ Available in-store
✨ Shop with your LINK/EBT/SNAP benefits
✨ Local delivery available
✨ We ship daily 📦
✨ Find us on DoorDash & Uber Eats 🚗💨

📍 ADDRESS: 3141 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL
📞 Stop by and see what we have in stock!

🕙 Mon–Fri: 10AM–7PM
🕘 Saturday: 9AM–7PM
🚫 Sunday: Closed

🌿 NEW LIFE HEALTH FOODS — YOUR WEST SIDE HERBAL & WELLNESS DESTINATION!

09/08/2026

🌿 Chicago’s Hidden Health Gem!
Did you know we’re one of the few family-owned health stores serving the West Side? Stop in today for herbs, sea moss, alkaline water, natural products, vitamins, and more! Support local and invest in your health at the same time. 💚

📍 New Life Health Foods Chicago
3121 W. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL
⏰ Mon–Fri: 10AM–7PM | Sat: 9AM–7PM
💳 LINK • EBT • SNAP Accepted
🚗 Local Delivery • Shipping Available
🌐 nlhealthchicago.com

09/07/2026

🌿💊 20 POPULAR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS + HERBS/PLANTS WITH SIMILAR HEALTH GOALS 🌱

1️⃣ 💊 Atorvastatin (Lipitor) — Cholesterol
🌿 Garlic • Artichoke • Berberine

2️⃣ 💊 Levothyroxine (Synthroid) — Thyroid hormone replacement
🌿 No herb is a true replacement. Selenium-rich foods may support normal thyroid function.

3️⃣ 💊 Lisinopril — Blood pressure
🌿 Garlic • Hibiscus • Beetroot

4️⃣ 💊 Metformin — Blood sugar
🌿 Cinnamon • Berberine • Fenugreek

5️⃣ 💊 Amlodipine — Blood pressure
🌿 Hibiscus • Garlic • Beetroot

6️⃣ 💊 Losartan — Blood pressure
🌿 Hibiscus • Garlic • Flaxseed

7️⃣ 💊 Albuterol — Asthma/airway symptoms
🌿 Ginger • Turmeric
⚠️ Herbs are NOT a substitute for a rescue inhaler.

8️⃣ 💊 Gabapentin — Nerve pain
🌿 Turmeric • Ginger • Capsaicin

9️⃣ 💊 Omeprazole — Acid reflux
🌿 Ginger • Chamomile • Licorice

🔟 💊 Rosuvastatin (Crestor) — Cholesterol
🌿 Garlic • Artichoke • Berberine

1️⃣1️⃣ 💊 Hydrochlorothiazide — Blood pressure/fluid retention
🌿 Hibiscus • Celery • Dandelion
⚠️ Diuretic herbs can affect fluid & electrolyte balance.

1️⃣2️⃣ 💊 Pantoprazole — Acid reflux
🌿 Ginger • Chamomile • Licorice

1️⃣3️⃣ 💊 Sertraline (Zoloft) — Depression/anxiety
🌿 Chamomile • Lavender • Lemon balm

1️⃣4️⃣ 💊 Escitalopram (Lexapro) — Depression/anxiety
🌿 Chamomile • Lavender • Lemon balm

1️⃣5️⃣ 💊 Fluoxetine (Prozac) — Depression/anxiety
🌿 Chamomile • Lavender • Lemon balm

1️⃣6️⃣ 💊 Furosemide (Lasix) — Fluid retention
🌿 Dandelion • Hibiscus
⚠️ Not a replacement for prescribed diuretics.

1️⃣7️⃣ 💊 Duloxetine (Cymbalta) — Depression/nerve pain
🌿 Turmeric • Ginger • Capsaicin

1️⃣8️⃣ 💊 Montelukast (Singulair) — Asthma/allergies
🌿 Ginger • Turmeric • Stinging nettle
⚠️ These do NOT replace asthma medication.

1️⃣9️⃣ 💊 Prednisone — Inflammation
🌿 Turmeric • Ginger • Boswellia

2️⃣0️⃣ 💊 Amoxicillin — Bacterial infections
🌿 Garlic • Oregano • Thyme

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

🧠 WHAT DOES THE NERVOUS SYSTEM DO?

The nervous system is your body’s communication and control network. 🧠⚡

🔹 Helps control movement 🏃🏾
🔹 Processes touch, pain, temperature & other sensations ✋🏾
🔹 Helps regulate breathing 🫁
🔹 Helps control heart rate ❤️
🔹 Supports memory & learning 📚
🔹 Helps regulate sleep 😴
🔹 Influences mood & emotions 😊
🔹 Helps control digestion 🌱
🔹 Communicates between the brain and the rest of the body 🔄

🌱💚 PLANT-BASED FOODS THAT SUPPORT NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH

🥬 Leafy Greens — folate + magnesium
🥑 Avocados — healthy fats + folate
🫐 Blueberries — antioxidant compounds
🍓 Strawberries — vitamin C + antioxidants
🍊 Oranges — vitamin C + folate
🍌 Bananas — vitamin B6 + potassium
🥦 Broccoli — folate + vitamin C
🌱 Brussels Sprouts — folate + vitamin C
🫘 Lentils — folate + iron
🫘 Chickpeas — folate + magnesium
🌱 Tofu — plant protein + minerals
🎃 Pumpkin Seeds — magnesium + zinc
🌻 Sunflower Seeds — vitamin E + magnesium
🌱 Chia Seeds — omega-3 ALA + fiber
🌿 Flaxseeds — omega-3 ALA
🥜 Walnuts — omega-3 ALA
🌾 Oats — complex carbohydrates + magnesium
🍚 Brown Rice — B vitamins + manganese
🍄 Mushrooms — B vitamins + minerals
🥔 Sweet Potatoes — vitamin B6 + potassium

⚠️🚫 FOODS & DRINKS TO LIMIT FOR NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH

☕ Excessive Coffee — high caffeine intake can increase nervousness
⚡ Energy Drinks — often contain large amounts of caffeine
🥤 Caffeinated Sodas — caffeine + added sugar
🍵 Excessive Caffeinated Tea — can contribute to jitters
🍬 Highly Sugary Foods — may contribute to blood-sugar fluctuations
🍩 Ultra-Processed Sweets — often high in added sugar
🍟 Highly Processed Foods — often high in sodium and refined ingredients
🍔 Some Plant-Based Fast Foods — may be high in sodium and saturated fat
🥤 Sugary Drinks — can add large amounts of sugar without much nutrition

🌟 KEY NUTRIENTS FOR THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

🧠 Vitamin B12
🌱 Folate (B9)
⚡ Vitamin B6
🛡️ Vitamin E
💪🏾 Magnesium
❤️ Omega-3 fatty acids
🩸 Iron
🧬 Zinc
🧂 Iodine

09/07/2026

💚 PLANT-BASED FOODS THAT MAY SUPPORT CALM & MOOD

🥬 Leafy Greens — magnesium + folate
🥑 Avocados — magnesium + healthy fats
🫐 Blueberries — antioxidant compounds
🍌 Bananas — vitamin B6 + carbohydrates
🌾 Oats — complex carbohydrates + magnesium
🫘 Lentils — folate + iron
🫘 Chickpeas — magnesium + B vitamins
🌱 Tofu — protein + magnesium
🎃 Pumpkin Seeds — magnesium + zinc
🌻 Sunflower Seeds — magnesium + vitamin E
🌱 Chia Seeds — omega-3 ALA + fiber
🌿 Flaxseeds — omega-3 ALA
🥜 Walnuts — omega-3 ALA
🍊 Oranges — vitamin C + folate
🥦 Broccoli — folate + vitamin C
🫑 Bell Peppers — vitamin C
🍓 Strawberries — vitamin C + antioxidants
🫚 Ginger — may support digestion
🍵 Chamomile Tea — traditionally used for relaxation
🍵 Green Tea — contains L-theanine, but also caffeine

⚠️🚫 PLANT-BASED FOODS/DRINKS THAT MAY WORSEN ANXIETY FOR SOME PEOPLE

☕ Coffee — high in caffeine
⚡ Energy Drinks — often very high in caffeine
🍵 Strong Black Tea — contains caffeine
🍵 Strong Green Tea — contains caffeine
🥤 Caffeinated Sodas — caffeine + added sugar
🍫 Dark Chocolate — contains caffeine/theobromine
🍬 High-Sugar Foods — can contribute to blood-sugar swings
🍩 Highly Processed Sweets — often high in added sugar
🍟 Ultra-Processed Foods — often high in refined carbs, sodium & additives
🍔 Plant-Based Fast Food — can be high in sodium and saturated fat depending on the product
🍞 Refined Carbohydrates — may cause rapid blood-sugar changes
🥤 Highly Sweetened Drinks — large amounts of added sugar

🌿✨ EASY CALM-SUPPORTING PLANT-BASED COMBO

🥣 Oatmeal + 🍌 Banana + 🌱 Chia Seeds + 🫐 Blueberries

OR

🥗 Spinach + 🥑 Avocado + 🫘 Chickpeas + 🌻 Sunflower Seeds

💧 And don’t forget hydration!

🧠💚 A balanced diet, regular physical activity, adequate sleep, and limiting excessive caffeine can all be part of a healthy approach to managing anxiety.

09/07/2026

1️⃣ 🩸 IRON
🥣 Lentils
🥬 Spinach
🌱 Tofu
🎃 Pumpkin Seeds
🫘 Black Beans

2️⃣ 💪🏾 ZINC
🎃 Pumpkin Seeds
🌿 H**p Seeds
🫘 Chickpeas
🌾 Oats
🥜 Cashews

3️⃣ 🧬 COPPER
🌰 Sesame Seeds
🥜 Cashews
🌻 Sunflower Seeds
🌰 Almonds
🍄 Mushrooms

4️⃣ 🦴 MANGANESE
🌾 Oats
🍚 Brown Rice
🥜 Pecans
🫘 Chickpeas
🥬 Spinach

5️⃣ 🦋 IODINE
🌊 Nori
🌿 Wakame
🌊 Kelp
🧂 Iodized Salt

6️⃣ 🛡️ SELENIUM
🌰 Brazil Nuts
🌻 Sunflower Seeds
🌱 Chia Seeds
🌾 Whole Grains

7️⃣ ⚡ CHROMIUM
🥦 Broccoli
🌾 Whole Grains
🥔 Potatoes
🫛 Green Beans

8️⃣ 🌿 MOLYBDENUM
🫘 Lentils
🫘 Black Beans
🧆 Chickpeas
🫛 Peas
🌾 Whole Grains

9️⃣ 🌱 BORON
🥑 Avocados
🍇 Raisins
🍑 Prunes
🫘 Chickpeas
🌰 Almonds

🔟 🪨 SILICON
🌾 Oats
🌾 Barley
🍚 Brown Rice
🫛 Green Beans
🍌 Bananas

1️⃣1️⃣ 🔹 NICKEL
🌾 Oats
🫘 Lentils
🧆 Chickpeas
🥜 Nuts
🌻 Seeds

1️⃣2️⃣ 🔬 VANADIUM
🍄 Mushrooms
🥬 Spinach
🥦 Broccoli
🍅 Tomatoes
🌾 Whole Grains

1️⃣3️⃣ 🧬 COBALT
🫘 Legumes
🥜 Nuts
🌻 Seeds
🌾 Whole Grains
🥬 Leafy Greens

1️⃣4️⃣ ⚙️ LITHIUM
🫘 Legumes
🌾 Whole Grains
🥦 Vegetables
💧 Drinking Water

1️⃣5️⃣ 🦴 STRONTIUM
🌾 Whole Grains
🥬 Leafy Greens
🥜 Nuts
🫘 Legumes

1️⃣6️⃣ 🔩 TIN
🌾 Whole Grains
🥦 Vegetables
🫘 Legumes
🥜 Nuts

09/07/2026

1. 🥬 Spinach — supports healthy blood flow
2. 🥦 Broccoli — supports immune function
3. 🥕 Carrots — supports eye health
4. 🍠 Sweet potatoes — supports healthy digestion
5. 🥑 Avocado — supports heart health
6. 🫐 Blueberries — supports brain health
7. 🍓 Strawberries — supports antioxidant protection
8. 🍊 Oranges — supports immune function
9. 🍎 Apples — supports digestive health
10. 🍌 Bananas — supports healthy muscle function
11. 🥝 Kiwi — supports digestion
12. 🍍 Pineapple — supports digestion
13. 🥭 Mango — supports immune health
14. 🍉 Watermelon — supports hydration
15. 🍇 Grapes — supports cardiovascular health
16. 🍅 Tomatoes — supports heart health
17. 🧄 Garlic — supports cardiovascular health
18. 🧅 Onions — supports antioxidant defenses
19. 🫑 Bell peppers — supports immune function
20. 🥒 Cucumbers — supports hydration
21. 🌽 Corn — provides energy-supporting carbohydrates
22. 🫘 Black beans — supports muscle maintenance
23. 🫘 Chickpeas — supports digestive health
24. 🫘 Lentils — supports healthy blood sugar
25. 🫘 Kidney beans — supports heart health
26. 🫛 Green peas — supports muscle health
27. 🌱 Edamame — provides plant-based protein
28. 🌾 Oats — supports healthy cholesterol levels
29. 🍚 Brown rice — supports steady energy
30. 🌾 Quinoa — provides complete plant protein
31. 🌾 Barley — supports digestive health
32. 🥜 Almonds — supports heart health
33. 🥜 Walnuts — supports brain health
34. 🥜 Cashews — supports bone health
35. 🌻 Sunflower seeds — supports skin health
36. 🎃 Pumpkin seeds — supports prostate health
37. 🌱 Chia seeds — supports digestive regularity
38. 🌱 Flaxseeds — supports heart health
39. 🥥 Coconut — provides healthy fats
40. 🍄 Mushrooms — supports immune function
41. 🥬 Kale — supports bone health
42. 🥬 Collard greens — supports healthy bones
43. 🥬 Cabbage — supports digestive health
44. 🥗 Romaine lettuce — supports hydration
45. 🌿 Parsley — provides antioxidant compounds
46. 🌿 Cilantro — provides antioxidants
47. 🫚 Ginger — supports digestion
48. 🟡 Turmeric — supports a healthy inflammatory response
49. 🌿 Basil — provides antioxidant compounds