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Natural Ingredients for Immune Health
In the last 16 months, the state of health for the people of our nation and the world has been an evolving roller coaster. As this article is being written, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reversed the decision to allow vaccinated individuals to not wear masks indoors in certain parts of […]
Capsanthin, Zeaxanthin & Cryptoxanthin: The “Other” Carotenoids for Eye Health
If I asked you to name an important carotenoid for eye health, you’d likely say “lutein,” and you’d be right—but only partially. While lutein is certainly the most well know of the ocular carotenoids, there are others that play vital roles as well. These include capsanthin, zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin. This article will focus on the […]
Resharpen Your Focus on Customer Satisfaction
Now that customers are returning to shop in person, I think the question to ask is this: Are you ready? You may face staffing shortages, out-of-stock items as supply chains fluctuate, and an overall feeling of being out of practice for normal store operations. Some of these situations are solvable and some are out of […]
Dr. Chris Terrell, Natural Path Silver Wings
Scientific Advisor Natural Path Silver Wings (800) 952-4787 https://npswsilver.com/ Dr. Chris Terrell started in the health field at the age of 17 in a natural food store. While he worked his way up to store manager and purchasing director, he earned his master’s degree in sports nutrition and his doctorate in naturopathy. Terrell is also […]
Befriending Anxiety: An Integrative Approach
Anxiety has received a lot of press over the last few years; in fact, we have seen the prevalence of all different types of anxiety increase. Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental illnesses in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults (roughly 18 percent) ages 18 and older. What is interesting to note […]
Phospholipid Choline: A Natural Brain and Body Beneficial Choline Source for All Stages of Life
Choline is the newest vitamin recognized as an essential nutrient and assigned a daily value of 550 mg/day—and deservedly so.1 Choline plays vital roles in human health and wellness and is needed in all stages of life. Furthermore, the phospholipid form of choline, known as α-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline (α-GPC), is the demonstrably preferred form of […]
Sports Nutrition
Preventing the setbacks associated with sports injury. Sports injuries can be very frustrating. Nothing stops meaningful progress quicker than an injury. For more than 50 years I have participated in competitive sports and endurance events. Competitive athletes are most susceptible to sports injury because their intense training can make certain muscles vulnerable to injury through […]
Vitamin K: The Little Known Vitamin With a Big Role in Health
In the nutrition world, some vitamins are important to our health, but don’t stand out. While we tend to hear a lot about the importance of vitamins C and D lately, we need to keep in mind that there are other vitamins out there that support the functions of our bodies, and that without them, […]
The Simplification and Personalization of Skin Care
Complex skin care routines with multiple steps are common and long thought to be the ultimate solution for healthy, vibrant skin; however, a new trend has entered the stage that can make skin care significantly easier for consumers. Simplifying skin care routines with fewer steps and ingredients is now being touted by dermatologists and embraced […]
Chlorophyll: A TikTok Trend Gone Viral
Retailers know that trends in the natural products industry come and go—and this is especially true with the prevalence of social media use. One of the latest trends to emerge as a result of social media influencers advocating for products on their platforms is the use of liquid chlorophyll. On TikTok, as of April 27, […]
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