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Are Your Hormones Ganging Up on You?

by Cheryl Myers | September 1, 2023

Hormones are amazing, powerful, dangerous and confusing. Hormones are released from endocrine glands. The major endocrine glands in the body are the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus, adrenal glands, testes and ovaries. Here, we are going to focus on the hormone estrogen—the good, the bad and the ugly. Unfortunately, given […]

Customer Education is Key for Store Success

by Terry Lemerond | September 1, 2023

Customers who come to health food stores are hungry for solutions and knowledge. Many are self-driven and self-educated when it comes to conditions or nutrients that interest them most. But it’s also just as certain there are plenty of individuals who are looking to you and your staff to guide them to the best solutions. […]

Howard Schiffer, Founder & President, Vitamin Angels

by Janet Poveromo | August 1, 2023

Howard Schiffer is the founder and president of Vitamin Angels, a public health nonprofit working to improve maternal and child nutrition worldwide. Here he discusses the organization’s most recent work. Question: Please describe Vitamin Angels’ work. Answer: Today, more than 3 billion people worldwide—largely in low-resource settings—experience some form of malnutrition. We focus on reaching […]

Hydration for Optimal Athletic Performance and Overall Health

by Mark Becker | August 1, 2023

The importance of hydration for good health and properly functioning body systems cannot be overstated. Because the body cannot store water, we must constantly supply it with water to maintain its many functioning systems. Not only should you hydrate while exercising, you should also hydrate pre- and post-workout to replace fluids lost through sweat. While […]

Holistic Thyroid Support

by Brianna Diorio | August 1, 2023

The thyroid is a small, but powerful, butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck that is a part of the endocrine system, which releases and produces certain hormones. The thyroid plays a seminal role in everything from energy levels, metabolic function, brain development, digestive function, hormone regulation and controlling heart and muscle function.1 […]

AHCC for Immunity, HPV, COVID-19 and Lyme Disease

In October of 2022, Vitamin Retailer’s sister publication—Natural Practitioner—published my article, “The Use of AHCC in the Treatment of Human Papillomavirus (HPV).” In the current article, I’m also going to review the value of this nutraceutical for HPV, but in addition I’ll be discussing AHCC’s value for immune function, COVID-19 and Lyme disease as well. […]

Counterfeiting Headaches Aren’t Just for High Fashion Retailers and Designers Anymore

by Marc Ullman | August 1, 2023

There was a time, not all that long ago, where counterfeiting of consumer goods was largely a problem afflicting high fashion designers, such as Prada, Gucci and Versace. Expensive high-end accessories such as Rolex watches, Hermes handbags and ties, and Dior fragrances were also at the top of the list of targets for fraudsters looking […]

Achieving Health Goals With Sparkling Functional Beverages

by Angela Sabarese | August 1, 2023

Consumers love to try different products, especially within the food and beverage category. It’s even better if those products can help them to improve their health and achieve their wellness goals. Savvy consumers realize that drinking high calorie beverages such as soda, alcohol and sugary juices is not in their best interest. As a result, […]

Adam Ackerman, Co-founder, CMO, BioBottles USA

by VRM Media | June 30, 2023

BioBottles USA www.biobottlesusa.com Adam Ackerman, co-founder and CMO of BioBottles USA, describes himself as “a free thinker and creative that has a special talent for seeing what others have not.” Specializing in brand creation, marketing, strategic thinking and business development, Ackerman said he is excited to use his skills to bring BioBottles and PlasticIQ Technology […]

Adrenal Glands Are a Force to be Reckoned With

by Cheryl Myers | June 30, 2023

Have you ever heard this retort to an insult: “Just who do you think you are?” I was thinking about that in relation to adrenal glandular function. We think we know who we are, but in fact, the hormones made by the adrenal gland can profoundly influence our health, personality, emotions and communication style. Many […]

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