[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Those of a certain age may remember the public-service announcement when an egg was cracked into a pan and fried with a voiceover stating: “This is your brain on drugs.” Fast forward a few decades and your customers’ brains may indeed be fried – this time by addiction to technology,...
Unfortunately, diabetes is rather pervasive in our society. According to the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) “National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2017,” 30.3 million Americans had diabetes in 2015, amounting to 9.4% of the population (1). Of these more than 30 million people, 7.2 million or 23.8% of those suffering from...
Whether from a health condition, a deficiency or due to diet, shoppers know taking a supplement is a great way to provide the additional nutrients they may lack. But do they also know the advantages that come with taking a supplement derived only from plants? With a rising trend in...
In a country where one in every 10 Americans suffers from various liver diseases, attentive liver care is extremely important (1). Daily supplementation can be beneficial to avoid or manage these issues. The American Liver Foundation warns that unnatural products containing certain chemicals can harm the liver due to their...
Collagen is derived from the Greek word kolla, meaning glue. It is the glue that literally holds the body together and is vital to maintaining our health (1). Medical News Today reports collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies and provides structure and strength to skin, muscles, bones...
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...
Whether instinct or intuition, one’s gut reaction is often a guide to making the right decisions. In addition, the gut’s reaction is essential to making sure the body is fed. For many, eating is a simple action of chewing and swallowing. To others, constipation, diarrhea and gas are among the...
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...
The eye is one of the most vital sensory organs in the entire body. It’s easy to take for granted the ability to see, especially with medical advances providing glasses, contact lenses and other ways to correct poor vision and maintain a quality of life. However, we should be aware...
Recently, plant-based protein powders have gained popularity, competing more effectively with their dairy-based counterparts. As the name suggests, plant-based protein powders are derived from plants and made from ingredients such as rice, peas, leucine, chia seeds and hemp that are a powerhouse of good nutrition with remarkable health benefits. These...
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