Articles by Nicholas Saraceno
It’s True: The Sound of Nature Helps Us Relax
The gentle burbling of a brook, or the sound of the wind in the trees can physically change our mind and bodily systems, helping us to relax. New research explains how, for the first time. Researchers at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) found that playing ‘natural sounds’ affected the bodily systems that control the ...
Relishing Sleep
Consumers turn to natural products for less worry and more shut-eye. If one was to ask a random adult about one of his or her health concerns, one response might be, “Why can’t I get more sleep?” This is a fair question. According to the American Sleep Association (ASA), adults need seven to nine hours ...
Whole Foods 365 Market Closing Bellevue Square Location
About a year after 365 by Whole Foods Market opened in Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA, the company announced it will close this location on October 21 at 10 p.m. The 365 by Whole Foods Market stores are the company’s sister brand, typically offering products at a lower price. “The decision was made by company leadership ...
Sprouts Announces New Store Openings, Including a First in Maryland
Sprouts Farmers Market announced nine new locations scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2018, including its first store in Maryland. Sprouts will open approximately 30 new stores across the country in 2018. The new Sprouts stores will open at the following locations: Albuquerque, NM – 5600 Coors Blvd. N.W. Ellicott City, MD – ...
FTC Complaint Against Quincy Bioscience Dismissed
On September 29, Judge Louis Stanton of the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York dismissed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) complaint against Wisconsin-based Quincy Bioscience, the makers of Prevagen. In January, the FTC and the NYAG charged the marketers of the dietary supplement Prevagen with making ...
Cran-Max
Cran-Max is the original, clinically proven, one-per-day cranberry supplement. When it comes to supporting a healthy urinary tract, no other cranberry supplement has more successful scientific studies. Cran-Max also delivers exclusive benefits: High PAC content – PACs are the actives in cranberry that provide the beneficial antioxidant activity. Cran-Max provides an industry leading high level of ...
U.S. Sales of Herbal Supplements Increase by 7.7 Percent in 2016
Consumers in the United States spent an estimated 7.7 percent more on herbal dietary supplements in 2016 than in the previous year, according to the recently published HerbalGram Herb Market Report for 2016. The report, which appears in issue 115 of the American Botanical Council’s (ABC’s) quarterly, peer-reviewed journal HerbalGram, shows strong, continued growth for ...
TuneUpDocs Program Introduces a New Paradigm for Medical “Checkups”
Having a regular health checkup may be a good idea, but it’s tied to an outmoded approach to wellness. Looking to see if you have “it” yet —“it” being some deadly disease. In reality, checkups rarely offer anything that actually helps a person feel better. Research published over the last 2 years has even suggested ...
Dietary Supplement Caucus Briefing Shines Light on Nutritional Intakes of U.S. Adults
“The best way to improve dietary intake is diversification, fortification, and supplementation,” said Regan Bailey, PhD, RD, MPH, associate professor, department of nutrition science, Purdue University, at the 31st Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus briefing held last week on Capitol Hill. Speaking before an audience of more than 60 Congressional staffers and guests, Bailey discussed dietary ...
Bioforce USA Opens Brand Marketing Headquarters in NYC
Bioforce USA (New York), announced the opening of its new marketing office in New York City. Located at 135 E. 57th Street, the new office supports brand development for the six companies Bioforce USA represents exclusively in the U.S. including: Annemarie Borlind, A. Vogel, Bionorica, Herbatint, Sanhelios and Secure. “New York City is the heart ...
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