Combing through the WholeFoods Magazine archives while writing a tribute to Stanley Jacobson, I hit pay dirt with a statement he made in 1985 during his run for the presidency of the National Nutritional Foods Association (now NPA). “This industry has been largely responsible for turning the health ‘fad’ into...
As natural health products retailers, this is the time to shine in your communities by serving take-charge women who are concerned about staying healthy and are not hesitant to talk about it. With modern lifestyles growing at warp speed, and the status of insurance coverage for their gender-specific health issues...
As we’ve learned throughout this editorial series on immune health, there are many ways we may become vulnerable to illness and many ways we may fortify our bodies against it. Herbs have a long history of use in a variety of cultures, the most notable of which include India’s Ayurvedic...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Conventional wisdom suggests eating less and exercising more. This is easier said than done, but helpful options do exist. Leading the pack is Phase 2 Carb Controller, a proprietary ingredient from Pharmachem Laboratories, derived from the white kidney bean. It has more than 15 years of research and many published...
According to a new study, extracts from Ginkgo biloba leaves may have a positive effect on the oxygen uptake and blood antioxidant capacity of young, active men. For six weeks, scientists from the Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, the University of Technology and the Poznan University of Physical Education,...
A new study, published in Obesity: Open Access, suggest a branded capsaicinoid - an extract from red hot peppers - may boost one's metabolic rate. The placebo-controlled crossover, open label study, examined 40 healthy adults (23 male and 17 female) between the ages of 22 – 47 taking a daily...
Click to hear podcast A decrease in men’s testosterone level is a natural function of aging. Symptoms can include feeling excessively fatigued, weaker and depressed. One of the biggest worries faced by men with declining testosterone levels is the possibility that their sexual desire and performance will be affected.
Q: What is adrenal fatigue and what are the symptoms? A: Adrenal fatigue is caused by poorly working adrenal glands in people who are under mental, emotional, or physical stress. Your adrenal glands make hormones. One of these is cortisol, which helps your body deal with stress. There are two...
What Is Hyaluronic Acid ? To understand why Injuv® (an exclusive nutricosmetic from Soft Gel Technologies, Inc.) is integral to skin health, it is important to understand the function and benefits of hyaluronic acid (HA). HA is present in every tissue in the body. It is an essential structural element...
Boca Raton, FL — A new study by the University of Georgia published in the journal Foods, found that use of a proprietary blend of macular carotenoids (lutein, zeaxanthin and mesozeaxanthin) may protect the eyes from damage inflicted by blue light emitted from our smartphones and other electronic devices. The study...
