Contributed by Info Guru Lindsay Shugerman

There’s a popular bumper sticker that reads “You can’t afford to get sick.” And even with health insurance, that’s more true than not. So it makes sense to keep up with the new health products on the market.

Staying well is always cheaper…and a better choice in so many other ways, too. So check out the new things I found that might help you avoid using those sick days or waiting in the doctor’s office. Some are supplements, some are tools your health care provider can use, and some are just a better way to take care of your health.

10. Corvalen

The supplement industry is offering new options for people battling fatigue or trying to head off risks to their cardiovascular health. This clinically proven supplement is being touted as one of the most effective ways to address both fatigue and heart health concerns.

9. RxWise

One of the biggest health hazards of modern medicine is the potential for drug interactions. And your doctor and pharmacist might not be available to address your concerns.

A new website could help you avoid those risks. RxWise makes it easy to enter your current medications and other factors like age and gender. It alerts you to potential interactions or contraindications, so you can talk to your doctor with the critical information at your fingertips.

8. >Acetyl L-Carnitine

As we age, face stress, or neglect our diets, brain function can deteriorate. Acetyl L-Carnitine is one of the stars of restoring and preserving quality neural activity on the cellular level.

This supplement recently made the top 10 must-use supplements list in Men’s Health Magazine and has been mentioned in a number of women’s publications as well.

7. Korean Red Panax Ginseng

Ginseng as an herbal supplement may be nothing new, but there is a new use for this ancient root. Also, researchers have found Korean Ginseng to be an effective solution to erectile dysfunction in otherwise healthy men.

And as an added benefit, North American and European researchers have found heart health benefits as well. The supplement is available in capsules, tablets, powder, and tea form.

6. Gingko Biloba

This is another supplement that isn’t new but is being used in new and effective ways. New studies show that it works well to improve poor circulation and to offset the painful effects of Lyme’s disease.

5. Listerine Total Care Zero

We all know we should be using mouthwash, but the burning sensation from the most effective ones is too powerful for many people. And then there’s the concern about alcohol in mouthwash, which can increase cancer risk according to some studies.

Enter Listerine’s new fluoride-enriched product reduces the intensity, also removes all alcohol, and still works well to maintain oral health. The new product has already garnered recommendations from dental associations and awards from Shape Magazine and other publications.

4. Phrazer

Sometimes the best new health products aren’t something you take, they’re something a healthcare provider can use. That’s the case with the Phrazer, a handheld device that lets doctors and medical personnel instantly translate medical information into the patient’s language. It also alerts users to cultural issues that might impact health care decisions.

This new device from GeaCom is now in clinical testing with 10 languages but is designed to eventually operate with 100’s complete languages.

3. Diabetes Wizard

Doctors treating patients with diabetes now have a new tool to help them tweak medication and other treatments based on a patient’s electronic medical record. The new tool from Health Partners is targeted at general practice doctors and clinics and incorporates blood sugar, blood pressure, and other factors. The results are to recommend a complete treatment plan to optimize general health as well as control diabetes through medication, diet, exercise, and even durable medical supplies.

2. Astaxanthin

Also dubbed “Vitamin X”, this new supplement derived from the substance that makes shrimp red, is reported to be one of the most powerful additions to the vitamin world in years. Users report reduced pain and stiffness, even from chronic arthritis, and studies are backing them up in early results. There’s also some evidence that it might protect users from sun damage, making it the first effective internal sunscreen.

1. Blackbean Soybean Tofu Plus

The Chinese have a saying that one should make one’s medicine food and one’s food medicine. This new tofu from Nasoya fits that bill perfectly. Not only does the mixed black and yellow soybean recipe add flavor and visual appeal, but the combination also boosts critical antioxidants. That makes this culinary change one of the best new health products I’ll be eating for supper.