Articles by Shari Barbanel
The Great EFA Debate
Debate The growing popularity of EFAs has only magnified the dispute over which is the better option: plantor marine-based sources. WIth a surge of studies done proving the numerous benefits of essential fatty acids (EFAs), the American public has accepted the fact that taking fish oil and omega-3 supplements is beneficial to their health. According ...
Antioxidants: Seeing Doctors’ Approval
The “Dr. Oz effect” is giving the antioxidant market an extra push sending consumers to their local retailers—sometimes in droves. The list of health benefits of antioxidants seems to grow longer every day. And while the typical American diet lacks the important fruits and vegetables that bear antioxidants, consumers are realizing how important they are, ...
Probiotics: More Than Just For Digestive Health
In the past, when most Americans heard the word “bacteria,” they went running for their antibacterial lotion. But American consumers are slowly coming to the understanding that there is a difference between “good bacteria” and “bad bacteria.” Probiotics (good bacteria) have been widely accepted in Europe and Asia for some time now, but only recently ...
Breathing Burdens
Respiratory problems are sending consumers in search of natural products that can help them breathe easier. Breathing is a natural function that most people do not even think about. The body is designed to inhale and exhale with ease. According to the American Lung Association (ALA), the average adult takes 15-20 breaths a minute, which ...
Breathing Burdens
Respiratory problems are sending consumers in search of natural products that can help them breathe easier.Breathing is a natural function that most people do not even think about. The body is designed to inhale and exhale with ease. According to the American Lung Association (ALA), the average adult takes 15-20 breaths a minute, which adds ...
Joint Efforts
Sufferers of bone and joint pain are looking to natural product retailers for education and relief. Everyone gets a little bit older each day; there is no avoiding that. While aging Baby Boomers may forge the bone and joint health category, they’re not alone. Eveeryone, from young athletes to seniors are also feeling the pain. ...
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