Washington, D.C.—Three genes from a Lactobacillus species are almost certainly involved in mediating adhesion to the vaginal epithelium, according to new research. Harold Marcotte, Ph.D., lead author of the study, said in a press release: “An imbalance of the normal microbiota, and particularly a loss of lactobacilli, predisposes women to...
Paraná, Brazil--A study conducted on the effects of cranberry juice in women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) provides evidence that cranberry juice can be beneficial for decreasing the disease activity in patients with RA. The study, titled "Cranberry juice decreases disease activity in women with rheumatoid arthritis" by Nataly Simões Bandiera...
By Clare Fleishman, MS, RD The human papillomavirus (HPV) is not shy. Most sexually active people will host HPV sometime in their lives. As with other viral infections like the cold and flu, HPV is cleared by the body’s immune system. More than 90% disappear within 2 years. HPV and...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Flourishing health is the new aspirational goal for women and as discerning self-care gurus, they are seeking out information from not only the doctor but also from fitness, beauty, naturopathic, and myriad other experts. With the sheer overload of information out there, natural health retailers remain a trusted source and...
What do women think about their health and wellness? Everyday Health.com did a survey to get some fresh perspectives and the leading wellness priority was stress management while the top-ranked factor for overall wellness was financial security. The October online survey included a diverse group of 3,000 American women ages...
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...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Women are said to have 70–80% of the buying power in this country (1). What are you doing to make your store and its offerings appealing to them? Make sure your staff is up to date on women’s top health concerns and are prepared to help female shoppers make good...
