Articles by Shari Barbanel
A Sexual Function Safe Haven
As it is more commonplace to speak openly about sexual dysfunction, Americans are turning to natural product retailers for options. Humans continue to exist as a society due to our ability to reproduce. However, over the last three decades couples are more likely to wait longer to start having children, choosing to focus on education, ...
Foods With Function
A continuously growing category, functional foods can offer benefits to a wide variety of consumers. In 2012, Americans are busier than ever before. According to The United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), 85.8 percent of men and 66. 5 percent of women in the United States work ...
Enzyme Importance
While enzymes are a staple in aiding digestive health issues, their benefits reach far beyond an upset stomach. Americans have earned a stereotype of living their lives to certain extremes. From eating too much of the wrong foods, to being overcome with stress from working long hours and not getting enough sleep, many consumers are ...
Unveiling The Medicinal Mushroom Mystery
Customers are becoming increasingly aware that medicinal mushrooms offer benefits, but true understanding comes From a retailer’s guidance. Mushrooms have been incorporated into recipes and served on dinner tables for ages, but what many Americans don’t realize is that while there are certain types of mushrooms that are a wonderful addition to a meal, there ...
The Multiple Benefits of Vitamin C
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the growth and repair of the body’s tissues. In addition, vitamin C is an antioxidant that can block damage caused by free radicals. The human body does not have the ability to produce or store vitamin C, as a result, it must be ...
Small Retailers And Private Label-A Perfect Match
SMALL RETAILERS ARE DISCOVERING THAT PRIVATE LABEL LINES ARE NOT JUST FOR LARGE CHAINS Retailers are constantly on the lookout for new, innovative ways to get customers to return to their stores. Promotions, loyalty clubs, coupons, events and classes are all effective ways to up the traffic coming through the doors. But to set itself ...
Reflux Defense
Anyone who has experienced heartburn knows how uncomfortable it can make a person. Eating something that “doesn’t agree” can cause a sensation of tightness, pain, discomfort or burning in the chest. The irritation caused by heartburn can make it difficult to concentrate on a task or sleep soundly. Occasional heartburn is fairly common; in fact, ...
Beauty Insider
The skin, which acts as the body’s first line of defense, takes a constant beating. From damage caused by the sun to toxins and free radicals in the environment, the skin works hard to keep the rest of the body healthy, and that can take a toll on its appearance. Healthy skin can invoke confidence, ...
The Immunity Challenge
Not just a problem in the cold winter months, maintaining a healthy immune system is a year-long battle. The immune system is the body’s natural defense from infection and illness.Made up of a network of cells, organs and tissues that work together to protect the body, the immune system acts as an internal army, fighting ...
The Various Benefits Of Ginseng
Ginseng is a species of perennial plant that belongs to the Panax genus of the Araliaceae (a family of flowering plants). Typically grown in cooler climates, ginseng has a fleshy root and has played a major role in herbal medicine for thousands of years, being used by both the Chinese as well as the Native ...
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