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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 ...
Vitamin K: The Little Known Vitamin With a Big Role in Health
In the nutrition world, some vitamins are important to our health, but don’t stand out. While we tend to hear a lot about the importance of vitamins C and D lately, we need to keep in mind that there are other vitamins out there that support the functions of our bodies, and that without them, ...
The Simplification and Personalization of Skin Care
Complex skin care routines with multiple steps are common and long thought to be the ultimate solution for healthy, vibrant skin; however, a new trend has entered the stage that can make skin care significantly easier for consumers. Simplifying skin care routines with fewer steps and ingredients is now being touted by dermatologists and embraced ...
EFAs for Vegan Customers: Flaxseed Lignans
“There is a lack of knowledge about lignans, a very important antioxidant,” stated Sarah Bishop, marketing coordinator for Flax 4 Life, based in Washington, a maker of baked goods such as brownies, muffins, cookies, granola and cakes that contain high-lignan flaxseed. According to Bishop, flaxseed lignans are perfect for vegans and vegetarians who won’t obtain ...
The Alphas of Omegas: DHA & EPA
The omega-3 EFA category continues to bloom. Here’s what you need to know. In a world teeming with acronyms, EFAs (essential fatty acids), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) are slowly but surely becoming known as good things for health by millions of Americans. According to the Utah-based Global Organization for EPA and DHA ...
2021 Retailer of the Year: Mastel’s Health Foods
Mastel’s Health Foods, St. Paul, MN An Island in a Storm: Mastel’s Health Foods provides a weary community reassurance and health. When asked to comment about her employer, Elizabeth Wilhelm, a sales associate with Mastel’s—Vitamin Retailer’s 2021 Retailer of the Year—made a special note to explain that the store’s garden is a great place to ...
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