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Daniel Gagnon, Medical Herbalist, MS, RH (AHG), Owner, Herbs, Etc.

by Janet Poveromo | November 1, 2022

Daniel Gagnon, medical herbalist, MS, RH (AHG), is a French-Canadian originally from Northern Ontario, Canada, who relocated to Santa Fe, NM in 1979. As a child, he suffered from eczema, asthma and allergies. His quest to overcome these health challenges led him to study nutrition, herbal medicine and other natural healing modalities, and he has […]

Creating Effective and Exciting Store Promotions

by Terry Lemerond | November 1, 2022

Creating great store promotions is both an art and a science. It deserves plenty of thought, great application of skill and an ability to create excitement—and, with it, strong sales. Even though the bottom line for most retailers rests on the success of store promotions and sales events, and that they are familiar with routine […]

Uterus: Friend and Foe? The Problem of Endometriosis

by Cheryl Myers | November 1, 2022

There would be no human life on our planet without the reproductive power of the uterus. When my children were younger, I described the uterus as a warm and cozy nest. When the egg is fertilized, it is gently dropped into the nest to be protected and nurtured. It was a few more years before […]

Supporting Healthy Detoxification

by Brianna Diorio | November 1, 2022

Detoxification is a process that is imperative to our overall well-being; however, the concept of detoxification has become hijacked by the health industry. As Edzard Ernst, professor of complementary medicine at the University of Exeter put it, the concept of detoxing is the marketing equivalent of drawing go faster stripes on your car. And while […]

Research Update: Tongkat Ali for Aging Males, Aging Females & Young Athletes

In June of 2018 Vitamin Retailer published my article, “Tongkat Ali: Herbal Medicine for Sexual Dysfunction, Increased Testosterone and Male Fertility.” This particular article focused the effects of the herbal medicine tongkat ali on sexual health related issues in men—especially aging men. In this article, I’ll present new research on tongkat ali for aging males, […]

5 Ways to Build Great Customer Service in Your Store

by Terry Lemerond | September 7, 2022

Retailers face a lot of obstacles, especially in the wake of pandemic restrictions, lockdowns and labor shortages. But despite all of these challenges, it’s still up to you and your team to make sure customer service is an asset to your store and to your community. Customers only know what you show and tell them […]

A Unique Andrographis Extract for Multiple Sclerosis

Estimates indicate1 that about 2.8 million people worldwide suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS), a potentially disabling autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body. Eventually, MS can cause permanent damage or deterioration of the […]

Menopause and Your Mind

by Linda Woolven and Ted Snider | September 7, 2022

Though hot flashes get most of the menopause attention, unfortunately, these physical symptoms are not the whole story of the challenge of menopause. Menopause can bring with it a whole host of psychological struggles, including depression, anxiety and insomnia. The time around menopause is a time of increased risk of depression (Obstet Gynecol Clin North […]

Melatonin Is Not Just for Sleep Anymore!

by Cheryl Myers | September 7, 2022

When I was a child, my mother made me watch the Leonard Bernstein children’s concerts on TV. I always thought the conductor was a little silly, waving the baton vigorously, hair flying every which way. As I got older, I was amazed that one person waving one little stick could coordinate the activities of a […]

Alida Boer, Founder & CEO, Nolé

by Janet Poveromo | September 7, 2022

Guatemalan native Alida Boer left a modeling career to become an entrepreneur. She started Marias Bag in 2011 to share the ancient art of centuries-old Guatemalan textile weaving and treat it for what she believes it is: Latin American haute couture. Struggling with post-partum hair issues, during a trip to Honduras to give a talk […]

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