Articles by Janet Poveromo
Nate Jones
After attending Utah Valley University, Nathan Jones started a career in commercial diving. During this time, his father, Dr. Lon Jones, began developing a xylitol nasal spray. Nathan Jones recognized its potential and decided to leave his job as a diver to commercially produce and distribute the nasal spray. In 2000, he created Xlear Inc. […]
Dave Barshis
Dave Barshis is an international health care executive with broad general management experience in pharmaceuticals, medical devices and consumer health. He is recognized for his achievements in troubleshooting and refocusing businesses to dramatically increase profitability, running the gamut from Fortune 100 giants to entrepreneurial and often distressed startups and turnarounds. Last year, he was named […]
Dr. Catrise Lynette Austin
Voted one of 25 Top Women in Dentistry 2015, Dr. Catrise Lynette Austin, aka, “The Queen of Smiles,” is an expert in cosmetic and general dentistry. She is the author of multiple dental consumer books, a professional speaker, beauty and health blogger, national Colgate Total brand spokesperson, and businesswoman. Best known as the “Dentist to […]
How Skin Ages, Loses Fat and Immunity
In a study published in Immunity on December 26, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine researchers and colleagues show how fibroblasts develop into fat cells and identify the pathway that causes this process to cease as people age. “We have discovered how the skin loses the ability to form fat during aging,” said […]
Skin Care’s Natural Progression
The natural skin care market is growing and Millennial consumers are dictating the requirements. At retail store Fremont Natural Foods in Fremont, CA, nutrition educator and sales staff member Betty Yammarino recently commented on the customers shopping for natural skin care products. There has been a bigger Millennial presence among them, she acknowledged, and they […]
New Farm Bill Ends Era of Hemp Prohibition, but Supplements Get Dropped From SNAP Program
President Trump has signed the 2018 Farm Bill, including the provisions which legalize the domestic cultivation, production, and commercial development of hemp, and hemp products at the federal level. This action comes after the Senate passed the legislation on Dec. 11 and the House of Representatives a day later. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), […]
Dosing and Delivery in the Cognitive Health Category
With a broad range of ages using them, cognitive health supplements are made versatile to stay relevant with consumers. “I think we’ll continue to see delivery methods increasingly match customer needs,” said Cheryl Myers, chief of scientific affairs and education at Wisconsin-based EuroPharma, Inc. “For example, there are many older individuals (and some not-so-old individuals) […]
Cognition Protecting
Consumers of all ages want to be proactive in preserving their cognitive health. Theoretical neuroscientists may argue, “Are we our brains?” But no matter what the answer, the brain plays a huge role in making us who we are, and consumers are thinking about their cognitive health and hoping to preserve and enhance it. “The […]
Video: Retailer of the Year: Nutrition World
Retailer of the Year: Nutrition World, Chattanooga, TN. Feature
2018 Retailer of the Year: Nutrition World
Nutrition World, Chattanooga, TN From a humble 1,000-square-foot beginning to an ambitious “wellness center” plan offering holistic services, Nutrition World has cemented its position as a leader in natural products retailing by adhering to the highest quality products and services. Here, storeowner Edward Jones is happy to share with other retailers his advice for success. […]
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