Vitamin Retailer Magazine
2022 Vity Awards
Vitamin Retailer (VR) magazine once again polled its retailer readers on their top-selling products and best sales and merchandising support to compile its 2022 Vity Awards. After all, who is better qualified to determine the industry’s bestselling products than the people who sell them? What started in the 1990s has evolved into one of the […]
Sleeping Like a Log … Or Tired as a Dog?
Natural sleep products are expected to continue upward sales trends, with new delivery methods, ingredients and more being regularly innovated. The old adage, “sleeping like a log,” doesn’t aptly describe many Americans. It’s estimated by the American Sleep Association (ASA) that 50-70 million U.S. adults have a sleep disorder. These range from snoring to sleep […]
For Men Only
Men’s health is a concern for guys of all ages—and the women and families who love them. Here’s how to ensure the men in your community remain healthy. There’s nothing hush-hush anymore about men seeking sexual virility or prostate support. There’s no embarrassment in discussing getting rid of middle-age flab and getting ripped again (or […]
Cogent Solutions Group 2022 Science of Supplements
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Has the Pandemic Caused An Increase in Liver Problems?
When you think of the medical problems that many individuals faced during COVID-19, liver problems might not be obvious. However, a study in Detroit recently indicated that cases of alcoholic liver disease spiked in medical facilities during the pandemic. And that surge makes sense when considering that alcohol-related hepatitis admissions increased by 50 percent during […]
A Simple Dried Fruit for Constipation Also Supports Bone Health
Prunes, or as they are more increasingly being referred to, “dried plums,” have been a go-to natural (and tasty) way to compel sluggish colons to get moving. But now, researchers of a newly published review found that prunes can help prevent or delay bone loss in postmenopausal women, possibly due to their ability to reduce inflammation […]
Keri Gans, MS, RDN, CDN, EpiCor Brand Ambassador
Keri Gans is a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified yoga teacher and author of The Small Change Diet, a Shape Magazine advisory board member and blogger for US News & World Report. The Keri Report, her own bi-monthly podcast and newsletter, helps to convey her no-nonsense and fun approach to living a healthy lifestyle. Gans is […]
On Your Computer All Day? Natural Solutions to Common Computer-induced Health Problems
As more people are spending more time on computers, we are developing more computer induced problems. More than 90 percent of computer and device users suffer from computer vision syndrome, also known as digital eye strain. The symptoms include decreased or blurred vision, burning or stinging eyes, sensitivity to light, headaches, as well as back […]
Energy for Life
When we think about energy, we might envision running a marathon or dancing the tango. And yes, those activities certainly need energy. But we also need a consistent source of energy to do the humdrum tasks in our lives (hello, my old nemesis: laundry), and to care for ourselves. When we start to run out […]
Cissus quadrangularis for Weight Loss, Heart Health and Metabolic Wellness
Nobody wants to be overweight. Aside from the obvious self-image issues, being overweight and obese is associated with various health issues including heart heath, and increased risk for metabolic syndrome/diabetes. Nevertheless, nearly one in three adults (30.7 percent) are overweight, more than two in five adults (42.4 percent) have obesity, and about one in 11 […]
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