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Private Labels Should Be Prominent
When you walk into Green Acres, a health foods store in Piscataway, NJ managed by Theo Kitschker, pass the register, go around a bend toward the right, and in front of you will be a wall of vitamins. That display is Green Acres’ private label, established in the 1990s. There are six shelves, with the ...
Worth the Weight (Loss, That Is)
Although it is serious for many people, losing weight can be fun—a journey of esteem-building as the pounds melt off, emboldening motivation and sparking the desire to explore new products and experiences. You and your staff can be their base camp. Straight from the outset, positioning your store and its brand should be more focused ...
Vision Health and Computer Viewing
According to the American Optometric Association, some important factors in preventing or reducing the symptoms of CVS (computer vision syndrome) have to do with the computer and how it is used. This includes lighting conditions, chair comfort, location of reference materials, position of the monitor, and the use of rest breaks. • Location of computer ...
Five Keys to Enhanced Workouts for Beginners
Eating a nutrient-dense diet can improve workout performance and competitive achievement for athletes (pro and amateur). Pre-workout nutrition has impact and shouldn’t be overlooked, according to Sarah Walls, personal trainer and owner of SAPT Strength & Performance Training, Inc., who is also the strength and conditioning coach for the WNBA’s Washington Mystics. “We wouldn’t jump ...
A Sleep Check-up
Martha Cortes, MD, DDS, is a sleep expert and founder of Sleep Fitness, LLC. Cortes discusses sleep breathing disorders, the differences between restorative sleep and poor sleep, and how to calculate your circadian rhythm. Sleep Breathing Disorders “Sleep issues among Americans are extremely prevalent with numbers in the millions. All ages, genders, and occupations experience ...
Smartphone Sun Care
An innovative ingredient will be showing up in some natural and clean-label skin care supplements and topical products for retailers’ shelves. In 2017, supplier Monteloeder USA of Florida launched NutroxSun with the company’s Health 3.0 technology platform for brand marketing partners to use, drawing consumers into stores that sell products containing the ingredient. Monteloeder has ...
Adaptogens and Stress
Increasingly, consumers are searching for natural remedies that decrease chronic stress and boost the immune system. Herbal products, teas, yoga and homeopathic medicines are popular choices for maintaining physical and emotional wellbeing. The American Botanical Council’s HerbalGram market report 2017 showed more consistent growth of herbal dietary supplements in the U.S. market as consumer trends ...
Microbiologist Kiran Krishnan, CSO at Just Thrive Probiotic, explains Gut Fermentation
Auto-brewery syndrome, also known as gut fermentation syndrome, is a new phenomenon that can cause the body to feel that it is drunk, without drinking any alcohol. This extremely rare condition usually occurs in combination with other gastrointestinal problems that required surgery. Symptoms of gut fermentation syndrome include unexplained nausea, headaches, dizziness or brain fog. ...
FDA’s Herb Facility Inspections Increase
The FDA has stepped up its commitment to ensuring that any inferior companies are ousted from the industry, according to the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) of Silver Spring, MD. In a release, the association noted that most recent FDA inspections of dietary supplement facilities conducted in 2016 and 2017 show FDA continues to inspect ...
Exercise and Vitamin D Better Together for Heart Health
According to a report posted on sciencedaily.com, Johns Hopkins researchers report that an analysis of survey responses and health records of more than 10,000 American adults for nearly 20 years suggests a “synergistic” link between exercise and good vitamin D levels in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Both exercise and adequate vitamin ...
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