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Strengthen Immune Function by Eliminating Fructose, Study Suggests
A new study strongly suggests that diets high in fructose damage the immune system. The new research has indicated that consuming a diet high in the sugar fructose might prevent the proper functioning of the immune system in ways that has, until now, largely been unknown. Fructose is commonly found in sugary drinks, sweets and ...
A Silver Lining to COVID-19: Fewer Medications Prescribed to Children During Pandemic
The negative impact of COVID-19 has been long-lasting and far reaching. Good news during the past 18 months has been hard to come by. But a study recently conducted by Michigan Medicine at the University of Michigan found that medications prescribed to children dropped significantly during the first eight months of the pandemic. In fact, ...
Chasing Immunity
Thrust into the spotlight, immune-support products have now become the entry category for nutritional supplements, replacing weight and energy. Here’s how to help your customers who are chasing immunity catch it. No one wants to “catch” a knockout germ, especially the notorious DCV (delta COVID variant). Instead, you can guide them to “catching” an optimal ...
Strengthening Muscle Mass Across Generations
As consumers become more conscious about their health and wellness, demand for supplements that strengthen muscles is trending upward for both younger and older. People of many ages and from various demographics have been increasingly focused on maintaining or further strengthening their muscle mass for their fitness and overall health. Whether one is a regular ...
Children’s Health
Exploring new trends and products in the market for children’s health. Ahh, September. For many it heralds the start of a new school year. Glossy notebooks and colorful markers, boxes of yellow pencils and school buses on the road remind us of our own school years. Unfortunately, along with the excitement a fresh, new academic ...
Video: 2021 Retailer of the Year—Mastel’s Health Foods, St. Paul, MN
An Island in a Storm: Mastel’s Health Foods provides a weary community reassurance and health. Images from Mastel’s Health Foods, St. Paul, MN. Feature
Dr. Chris Terrell, Natural Path Silver Wings
Scientific Advisor Natural Path Silver Wings (800) 952-4787 https://npswsilver.com/ Dr. Chris Terrell started in the health field at the age of 17 in a natural food store. While he worked his way up to store manager and purchasing director, he earned his master’s degree in sports nutrition and his doctorate in naturopathy. Terrell is also ...
Befriending Anxiety: An Integrative Approach
Anxiety has received a lot of press over the last few years; in fact, we have seen the prevalence of all different types of anxiety increase. Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental illnesses in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults (roughly 18 percent) ages 18 and older. What is interesting to note ...
Phospholipid Choline: A Natural Brain and Body Beneficial Choline Source for All Stages of Life
Choline is the newest vitamin recognized as an essential nutrient and assigned a daily value of 550 mg/day—and deservedly so.1 Choline plays vital roles in human health and wellness and is needed in all stages of life. Furthermore, the phospholipid form of choline, known as α-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline (α-GPC), is the demonstrably preferred form of ...
Sports Nutrition
Preventing the setbacks associated with sports injury. Sports injuries can be very frustrating. Nothing stops meaningful progress quicker than an injury. For more than 50 years I have participated in competitive sports and endurance events. Competitive athletes are most susceptible to sports injury because their intense training can make certain muscles vulnerable to injury through ...
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