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Super Natural Health Food Center
50 Years of Supplements in a Small Missouri City Since 1973, Super Natural Health Food Center has existed at the same location in Grandview, MO, a small city about 16 miles south of Kansas City. After more than 50 years, Owner Joseph D. Tittone continues to dutifully serve and educate his customers. Tittone’s wife, Kelly ...
John Travis, Principal Technical Manager, NSF Certified for Sport
As Principal Technical Manager, NSF Certified for Sport, John Travis built and maintains the NSF Certified for Sport program, which certifies that what is on the label of products is in the package and that the product does not contain unsafe levels of contaminants, prohibited substances or masking agents. Travis has more than 25 years ...
Ashwagandha: An Herb for Our Time
Ashwagandha seems to specialize in anxiety, stress and sleepless nights. A systematic review of five controlled studies found that ashwagandha significantly improves anxiety.1 All kinds of research shows that it eases stress too.2 It also helps if you’re struggling with stress and anxiety.3 Ashwagandha can also help with stress eating and weight gain.4 A 10-week ...
A Small Leak Will Sink a Great Ship—Being Mindful of the Little Things
Benjamin Franklin once famously said, “Beware of little expenses—a small leak will sink a great ship.” While most often applied to financial lessons around limiting expenses, it is also more than apt when it comes to your consumer experience within your store. If a ship is sinking from leaks, there are two approaches to solving ...
Not All Energy Is Created Equal!
When we mention energy, we often think of fun—riding horses, roller blading, skiing, rock climbing and dancing, to name only a few. Sometimes we also think about energy in the context of our work and home life—raising children, shopping for meals, mopping the floor, cutting the grass, not to mention the energy to fulfill our ...
SNEDS: The Ultimate Delivery System for Nutraceuticals
Nutraceuticals, including compounds such as resveratrol, berberine, curcumin and ellagic acid, etc., have gained popularity over the past several decades for their potential health benefits. However, despite their promise, poor nutrient bioavailability has remained a major challenge in effectively harnessing their therapeutic potential. This article will examine the issues surrounding poor nutraceutical bioavailability, including the ...
The Case of “Gas Station Heroin”
Is It Necessary for Congress to Amend the FD&C Act for FDA to Have the Authority to Prohibit Tianeptine’s Sale? If the answer to this question is “no,” why are bills being introduced into Congress to give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded authority to regulate dietary supplements? “Gas station heroin” is a ...
Getting the Most From Attending Trade Shows
Speaking from the perspective of a retailer on trade shows I hope will not only encourage my fellow retailers to be re-invigorated but also gain insight on why the gathering of your peers is imperative to growing, maintaining and excelling in your markets. Many of us go back to when “the show” was something we ...
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[Extra! Extra!] Review Suggests Scrambler Therapy Extends Relief for Chronic Pain
Pain experts suggest that scrambler therapy, a noninvasive pain treatment approved by the FDA in 2009, can yield significant relief for approximately 80 percent—90 percent of patients with chronic pain, and it may be more effective than another noninvasive therapy: transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Scrambler therapy administers electrical stimulation through the skin via electrodes ...
That Hurts!
Most people with pains great and small seek relief. Here’s how to help. There isn’t a customer who walks through your doors who hasn’t been in some degree of pain. Barring catastrophic agony, there are the discomforts of cuts, bug bites, the occasional headache, muscle aches from overexertion and those dealing with chronic discomfort, such ...
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