VR 2022 01
Work and Social Stress Increase Coronary Heart Disease Risk in Women: Study
Psychosocial stress that typically results from difficulty coping with challenging environments may significantly increase women’s risk of developing coronary heart disease, according to a new study. The study specifically suggests that the effects of job strain and social strain—the negative aspect of social relationships—on women is a powerful one-two punch. Together, they are associated with […]
Talking Joint Health With Richard Passwater, Jr.
Vitamin Retailer (VR) reached out to Richard Passwater, Jr., Product Education Director for Monroe, Washington-based BioMinerals (naturalfactors.com) to discuss the joint health supplement category. VR: What is the current state of the market for joint health products? Passwater: In my opinion the joint health market is continuing to become more holistic health oriented. Researchers as […]
Behavior Changes for Weight Loss
An important part of weight loss or maintenance includes lifestyle and behavioral changes. An article on the American Psychological Association’s website listed a few behavioral changes that can be made to aid in meeting weight management goals. The insight was provided by David Sarwer, PhD, director of the Center for Obesity Research and Education at […]
Bina Dhariwal, Founder, Owner, Skintopia by Bina
208 Tamiami Trail, Unit 116 Punta Gorda, FL 33950 (941) 258-0169 www.skintopiabybina.com Bina Dhariwal was born in a village in India surrounded by extended female family members that shared coveted beauty secrets from generations past. Having been formally educated abroad, she grasped the concept of global beauty early, and the core of her philosophy is […]
A Dozen Uses of Probiotics That Will Surprise You
It’s a very strange thought, but there are nine times as many bacteria living in your digestive tract than there are human cells in your entire body. That means that there are more of them than you in you! Everybody knows about probiotics. It is, by now, well established that probiotics help fight candida, the […]
Vitamin C Lipid Metabolites
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble micronutrient. Unlike some other vitamins, human beings cannot manufacture their own vitamin C and must rely on outside sources (food and supplements) to obtain it. Considering this nutrient’s extremely important role in relation to human health, we would all do well to make sure we obtain adequate amounts. […]
The Anxiety Vampire
When I was a kid, and, I will admit, even now as an adult, I loved monster movies, and am sure I have watched dozens of vampire films. Some were corny (Count Yorga, Vampire) and some were terrifying (anyone see the original Nosferatu?). Some vampires were beautiful or handsome, some were bat-faced and ugly. One […]
Cultivate Leadership at Your Store
I think that one of the most important questions for retailers, especially during challenging times, is this: How do you cultivate leaders at your business? Or maybe I should rephrase the question: Do you cultivate leaders at your business? If so, that’s good—you’re helping build the future. If not, I would strongly suggest that you […]
What Women Want
Women’s top desires are to remain healthy, youthful and vibrant—no matter their age. Here’s how to help fulfill those wishes. No doubt, today’s woman—of any age—is refreshingly fierce. Staunchly independent and expressive, women today do not take their health for granted but they do indeed take self-care and prevention seriously. With 2022 here and the […]
Bone and Joint Health
Whether new entrants or old standbys, this market is defying expectations. Panelists: Abdul Alkayali, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Longevity by Nature, Temecula, CA, www.longevitybynature.biz Ramona Billingslea, Marketing Manager, Betsy’s Health Foods, Spring, TX, www.betsyhealth.com Annie Eng, CEO, HP Ingredients, Bradenton, FL, www.hpingredients.com Amanda Jepson, Senior Director, Marketing & International Sales, Biova, Johnston, IA, […]
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