VR 2022 05
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 ...
Tips for Keeping Your Online Presence Strong
When I first started talking about health food stores incorporating and emphasizing e-commerce in their brick-and-mortar businesses at the beginning of COVID-19, I have to admit, I didn’t think it would still be a factor a couple of years later. But here we are, and e-commerce and an online presence is still as important, more ...
Build the Foundation for Bone Health Support
Your bone health section should serve as the foundation for good health and well-being for all customers. Here’s why. Who thinks about their bones unless they break one? Most people don’t. But those who ignore supporting bone health through proper supplementation (and good lifestyle habits) do so at their own peril, especially women. According to ...
Keeping the Liver and Kidneys Healthy
Manufacturers and retailers weigh in on the state of the market for this subgroup during the pandemic. It’s estimated that more than one in seven Americans have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and don’t know it. Though high blood pressure is often referred to as “the silent killer,” CKD is perhaps runner up for the title. ...
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