An updated, free resource for the health supplement industry called Guidance on Formulation and Marketing of Dietary Supplements Under the National Organic Program (NOP) has been released by the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), the Organic Trade Association (OTA), and Quality Assurance International Inc. (QAI). The AHPA and QAI created...
A family-owned business has a 3 in 10 chance of making it past the first generation. As NOW celebrates its 50th year, the milestone can be attributed to the ongoing vision of founder Elwood Richard. He wanted to make natural products affordable to everyone, followed the Golden Rule, and knew...
Astaxanthin, a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment, is a powerful antioxidant with a multitude of health and beauty benefits. Known for its distinctive red pigment, astaxanthin reduces free radicals in the body and protects cells against oxidation (1). Astaxanthin is used for eye support, brain health and immune support. Astaxanthin can...
We began our series on Vitamin C with a brief overview of the history of vitamin C and its health benefits. Now let’s discuss healthy dosages with vitamin expert Professor Manfred Eggersdorfer. What is the current RDA and what should the RDA be? What is the optimal intake? Manfred Eggersdorfer,...
Our appearance is a reflection of our health. Many people have changed their diets, removing processed foods, meat and gluten because they have found a correlation between certain foods and the way their bodies react both internally as well as in their physical appearance. Nutricosmetics also rely on this idea...
A single common denominator in our lives is stress. It pervades the life of every individual in a variety of ways and it can affect our overall health in negative ways. Chronic stress creates overstimulation that exhausts us physically and impacts our immune function, making us vulnerable to disease. There...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]First let’s talk terminology. The word “diet” can carry a negative connotation through association with deprivation and being short-term or temporary, while “lifestyle” can sound more permanent and engaging. As healthy and natural ways of living become more socially acceptable and popular, the concepts are blurring. For the purpose of...
Click on cover image below to enjoy the RidgeCrest Herbals 2018 Almanac for its calendar, trends, specials and tips. A hard copy is also polybagged with every WholeFoods Magazine January 2018 issue. Read a word from our publisher and here's how to get extra print copies before RidgeCrest Herbals runs...
Pollock Communications revealed that in its national survey consisting of answers from 2,050 registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), consumers are making a switch to more clean and natural habits. In 2018, RDNs predict fermented foods to be the number one superfood group, followed by avocado, seeds, nuts, green tea, ancient grains,...
A recent population-based, long term cohort study conducted by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health studied the correlation between folic acid supplementation and the risk of autistic traits in children exposed to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in utero. Children exposed to AEDs in utero have an increased risk of exhibiting autistic...
