It’s October. Time to focus on the ladies.What kinds of promotions and activities does your store have planned for the month of October? Carving your logo into a pumpkin? Gluten-free pies in your café? In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, perhaps you should add a women’s health focus to...
Chronic stress usually ends up causing chronic insomnia. Lack of sleep then causes more stress. And there you have it—a vicious cycle with devastating effects. And, it’s not just psychological consequences. I am talking about negative health effects to your heart, brain, skin and even your chances of living a...
Why family-owned businesses thrive, and why they matter. Part Six of a Seven-Part Series on Natural Success Stories Imagine owning and operating a company along with those closest to you. No, not that guy sitting to your left. Your family! Many out there, including store owners, may not need to...
How to keep shoppers invested in marine oils.Globally, the omega-3s market is big bucks. The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) recently estimated that revenue in 2013 from omega-3s was $1.79 billion worldwide and volume was 88,074 metric tons (1). While worldwide sales were up 11% from the...
The unexpected force behind sports nutrition.Years ago, sports nutrition was the domain of professional athletes. However, interest in this field is rapidly expanding, and the various sports products that were once targeted at a specific demographic have now hit the mainstream. This is reflected not only in public perception, but...
Five medicinal mushrooms to show shoppers.Mushrooms have been a popular health aid for centuries, touted as having a variety of medicinal properties that run the gamut from immune support to fatigue reduction. Even though many may know mushrooms in the culinary sphere, education needed is about their use in supplement...
Up-to-date perspectives on the natural diabetes support market.Among the millions diagnosed with diabetes, some are seeking support from dietary supplements. But how many exactly? “The National Health Interview Survey recently found that 22 percent of people with diabetes use some type of herbal therapy, while another study found that 31...
The truth about which supplements are needed during childhood.Imagine tripling your body weight within one year. Well, that’s status quo for the average healthy baby, who triples his/her birth weight before their first birthday. By age two, birth weight is often quadrupled. And from about age three through puberty, many...
How to power up with natural and safe supplements.Energy drinks and giant coffee cups are the norm for many people, even though studies show they are also doing damage. Luckily, several natural herbs and vitamins can provide safe, consistent energy by working with the body’s metabolic systems. Caffeine Conundrum The...
Who’s buying, why and what are their options?For those looking to focus, reduce stress, elevate mood, improve memory or stave off cognitive decline, brain support supplements fit the bill. Except for those happy, stress-free Einsteins out there who don’t require any help, these categories of cognitive need include almost everyone.
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