Articles by Lisa Schofield
Is Chewing Gum the Next Gummies?
A new single-blind, placebo-controlled randomized study examined how vitamins performed in a chewing gum. The research team gave 15 participants two gums containing supplement ingredients—vitamins—to try to determine how they delivered those vitamins. They looked at the release of vitamins from the chewing gums into the saliva and then sought to identify the acute impact ...
Multiple Choice
Despite some recent negative studies, consumers still love their multis. Here’s a glimpse of what’s trending and what’s available to choose. It’s almost as if some of them want vitamins to fail. In a case of “here we go again,” two meta-analyses published this year concluded that multivitamins don’t prevent heart disease. Yet, millions of ...
It’s OK to Exercise Hard: New Study Says It Won’t Harm the Immune System
So many of us are used to worrying about “over exercising,” which may lead to being bedridden by a flu or cold. In fact, this myth has persisted for nearly 40 years, according to researchers of a new study. They busted that old misconception that competing in endurance activities (including competition) will suppress one’s immunity, ...
Mastering the Immune Health Balancing Act
Immune health is more than just not catching a winter cold; in today’s stressed-out society, it’s essential in restoring balance and keeping it. According to ancient ayurvedic principles, a balanced life offers healing powers. Millions strive to create harmony and balance between work, play and family, as well as find physical, mental, emotional and spiritual ...
Mythbusting Probiotics
As perhaps the most dynamic, swiftly burgeoning dietary supplement categories, probiotics continues to fascinate everyone from researchers to bloggers. And such a phenomenon brings myths and misconceptions. As retailers, you likely experience quite a few misguided consumers seeking straight, fact-based responses. Steven Williams, science liaison for Texas-based LifeSeasons, pointed to two widely held misconceptions. The ...
Probiotic Popularity
Of all dietary supplement categories, probiotics has accelerated its growth, primarily based on research revelations and an excited mass and social media. Here’s how to keep up. Probiotics of yore were once only found in the refrigerators of health food stores. And consumers who took them were in an elite class of super natural health ...
New Drug Class Approved for Migraines
June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. Chronic migraines (CM) are debilitating and symptoms are worse than just a throbbing headache. Sufferers can become nauseous, dizzy and fatigued, and often are unable to work during “headache days.” Approximately 3.2 million Americans have CM, which is a distinct neurological disease, defined as having 15 or ...
Managing Pain Naturally
Pain is a universal sensation that has a high price. Here’s how to help provide some highly appreciated relief. No matter the language, certain human expressions are universally understood: a smile in greeting, laughter, and the grimace of pain are recognizable. Millions of Americans are in pain, all the time or occasionally; but many consumers ...
Millennial Men Value Altruism and Self-care Above Traditional Male Qualities
Contrary to popular stereotypes, young men today are likely to be selfless, socially engaged and health-conscious, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia and Intensions Consulting, a Vancouver-based market research firm. The researchers surveyed 630 young men ages 15-29 in Western Canada and found that the most strongly endorsed masculine value ...
Natural Health Engages Men
Men are catching up to women in being proactive about their health and seeking out supplements. But like women, health priorities change with each life stage. Despite what a lot of commercials tend to depict, men are not miserable, hapless creatures that are inferior to women. When it comes to researching and trying healthier foods ...
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