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12 Tips for Fighting Alzheimer’s
There are safe, natural ways to help people with Alzheimer’s. Here, we list 12 important tips for healthy cognitive function. 1. Think With Your Heart Have you ever been told not to think with your heart? Well, think again! Several factors famous for heart health are turning out to be just as important for brain ...
Biohacking Longevity: Nutrigenomic Targets with Proven Nutraceuticals – Part 1
“Biohacking” and “longevity” are two popular buzzwords in the dietary supplement industry, while the term “nutrigenomic” is less known. Nevertheless, they all work together to achieve one of the most important nutraceutical strategies available for helping to put more years in your life and life in your years. This was a topic I presented at ...
Direct Engagement Returns: Why In-Store Demos Are Driving Sales, Shelf Space & Shopper Loyalty
Education fuels wellness retail. A demo is more than sampling—it’s storytelling that drives shopper action. Walk through the aisles of any natural foods store today, and one thing is immediately clear: the wellness market has never been more crowded. Shelves are packed with adaptogenic drinks, functional snacks, new supplement blends and plant-based alternatives—all competing for ...
Amanda Foreman, DVM/MPH Candidate, Class of 2027, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Amanda Foreman is a third-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health candidate at the University of Florida (UF). She is spearheading the new Animal Health division of Herbal Pharmacist, working alongside her father, David Foreman, RPh, to expand the company’s mission into companion animal care. Growing up with a front row seat ...
The Top Herbs for Men’s Sexual Health
Experiencing reproductive and sexual health problems? Here are herbal solutions for men. Top Herbs for Enlarged Prostate Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or enlarged prostate, will affect more than half of all men in their lifetime and 90 percent of men over 85. Saw Palmetto Berry Saw palmetto berry extract, at a dose of 320 mg a ...
Sleep Is Essential for Optimum Athletic Performance
According to the National Sleep Foundation, there is a widespread struggle with sleep. Millions of people experience insufficient sleep and sleep disorders, negatively impacting health, well-being and productivity. In fact, more than one-third of adults sleep less than the recommended seven hours per night, leading to fatigue during the day and a higher risk of ...
Autophagy & Senescence for Healthy Aging: The Role of Spermidine Fisetin
This article is about autophagy and senescence, critical biological processes, and their roles in aging, health and wellness. It’s also about spermidine and fisetin, two naturally occurring compounds, and their role in promoting autophagy and reducing senescence. Let’s start with autophagy. Autophagy Autophagy (pronounced “ah-TAH-fah-gee”) is the body’s process of breaking down old and damaged ...
Jan Lamers, Palko Services, Inc.
Jan Lamers has been a Palko sales representative and sub-distributor for PEP products for 40 years. She has also worked in private label for Reliance, supporting hundreds of retailers and practitioners along the way. Her passion for people, relationships and education has been the heart of her career in the natural products industry. Lamers said ...
Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Beyond: Strategies to Optimize Gut–Immune Health
They say health begins in the gut, but that’s not just a catchy wellness mantra—it’s immunology 101. Think of your gut as a castle and nearly 70 percent of your immune system are the guards stationed along its walls. Their job? Keep intruders out, keep order inside, and decide when to raise the alarm. The ...
A Blast From the Past: The Surprising Benefits of Bitters
Digestive bitters—or just “bitters” for short—have a long history of use in herbal medicine for promoting digestion. But is there any real science supporting the use of bitter herbs for this purpose? This article will examine the history and science of bitters. Introduction to Bitters Bitters are substances found in a variety of herbs, and ...
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