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Nick Chiacchiaro, Marketing Manager, HTO Nevada d.b.a. Kirkman,  Kirkman

Two Great Products from a Kirkman®-a Trusted Brand for more than 7 Decades

Nick Chiacchiaro, Marketing Manager, HTO Nevada d.b.a. Kirkman , Kirkman

Kirkman has been manufacturing pure, clean nutritional supplements since 1949. They are a leader in products that are designed especially for those with specific dietary needs and sensitivities. Kirkman’s reputation as a quality manufacturer has opened the general market to them, attracting customers that want supplements from a brand that practices integrity and that they can trust.

In 2011, Kirkman introduced their Ultra-Tested® line of products. These products are subject to the most rigorous purity testing in the nutritional supplement industry. They test for environmental contaminants that far exceeds FDA requirements and most current commercial standard testing.

In addition to FDA requirements, Kirkman also tests for:
• up to 24 different heavy metals
• bacteria, yeast, and mold
• harmful chemicals such as – insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, biocides, endocrine disruptors, and other harmful chemicals.

And because of their history of providing supplements to “sensitive” communities, they avoid the use of common allergens wherever possible, including casein, gluten, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, and sesame.

Kirkman® Original Epsom Salt Cream

One product that has taken the market by storm is Kirkman® Original Epsom Salt Cream.

Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, is a great medium to deliver magnesium to the body. Magnesium, the fourth most abundant essential mineral in the body, is used in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body.

Magnesium is known to cause muscle relaxation, promote restfulness, and support healthy nerve cell function within the muscle. Many claim that magnesium is better absorbed through the skin to target areas of soreness and aching. Kirkman® Original Epsom Salt Cream was originally developed to topically deliver magnesium to the body. When used on the skin, no side effects have been documented with Epsom salts and it has been a trusted remedy for 400 years.

Relieving soreness and muscle cramps is important for exercise recovery. And it’s well known that magnesium helps increase the available glucose in the blood, muscles, and brain while reducing the amount of lactic acid in the muscles. Kirkman says, “Take a relaxing, walking Epsom salt bath with Kirkman® Original Epsom Salt Cream.” A non-greasy, non-burning, and non-staining cream without odor, use it for temporary relief of your occasional muscle aches, pains, and relaxation needs.

This product is:
• Developed to Ultra Tested standards and cGMP Regulations.
• Formulated for easy absorption.
• Gluten and Casein free

And according to the data, Kirkman® Original Epsom Salt Cream gives you up to 100 times the amount of magnesium sulfate as other leading brands. 1 gram of cream provides 100mg of magnesium sulfate, giving you all the long-known benefits of Epsom Salt.

Kirkman® Herbal Sleep Aid, Melatonin-Free

Kirkman has developed an herbal remedy that is 100% melatonin-free for those who have difficulty achieving restful sleep. Kirkman’s Herbal Sleep Aid is beneficial for people with melatonin sensitivities, who are taking certain pharmaceuticals, or have been advised against taking melatonin by a physician.
  • According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH.gov), about 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep or wakefulness disorders.

This product was developed several years ago as a test marketing campaign. It was received so well, that in 2021, they decided to bring it back and include it as part of their catalog of fine products. Kirkman customers report sound, restful sleep. Herbal Sleep Aid is a great alternative to melatonin products. It can support sleep for those experiencing occasional sleeplessness.

Kirkman’s Herbal Sleep Aid contains:
• Lemon Balm, a member of the mint family, used as far back as the Middle Ages to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite, and ease pain and discomfort from indigestion.
• Chamomile, one of the most common ancient medicinal herbs, is commonly used for many ailments including hay fever, inflammation, muscle spasms, insomnia, gastrointestinal disorders, and rheumatic pain. For centuries, people have used chamomile for its calming qualities.
• Passionflower, considered to be a natural sleep remedy and sedative. It has a calming effect and is taken for insomnia, stress, ADHD, pain, and many other conditions.
• x, contains baicalin which has been used for centuries to treat insomnia.

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH.gov), about 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep or wakefulness disorders. Sleep deficiency and untreated sleep disorders are associated with a growing number of health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers.1 Getting the right amount of uninterrupted sleep at the right time is integral to one’s overall health. Kirkman’s Herbal Sleep Aid could be the key to a restful night’s sleep.

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