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Alchemilla vulgaris, Olea europaea, Mentha longifolia, Cuminum cyminum: Clinical Research for Weight Loss
Historically, different cultures have had different standards for what constitutes being at a desirable body weight. Mild overweight was generally accepted in ancient Arab societies and considered a reflection of a high socioeconomic level and part of the desired beauty standards in those days.1 Only severe obesity was considered suitable for treatment using specific medicinal ...
The Brain is Connected to the …What? Yes. The Intestines!
Have you ever been so stressed that you got a stomachache? Have you ever noticed a mood change (a little anxious, or a little down) after a course of strong antibiotics? Has your fear ever made you lose your appetite? As much as we know about the brain, we are barely scratching the surface of ...
The Visual Benefits of Astaxanthin for Gaming & More
Astaxanthin is one of my favorite nutraceuticals due to its broad range of beneficial effects demonstrated in human clinical research. As such, I have already written a few articles about it (see my articles in the May 2012, September 2020, and July 2023 issues of Vitamin Retailer). In the current issue, I’m going to review ...
Herbs for the Stages of Immune Support
“We do not catch diseases. We build them. We have to eat, drink, think and feel them into existence. We work hard at developing our diseases. We must work just as hard at restoring health. The presence of germs does not constitute the presence of a disease.” — Antoine Béchamp The immune system is precisely ...
Retail Marketing Time-Savers
If there is one universal concept across retail managers, it’s the constant battle against time—there’s always more to do than there are hours in the day. This relentless pace typically results in extended work periods, tirelessly tackling a to-do list that only seems to grow and never shrink, while focusing primarily on those critical tasks ...
Functional Nutrition for Minimizing Cell Damage
I have been an avid proponent of functional nutrition and exercise for more than 45 years. I was an athlete in high school and did my first Olympic distance triathlon at the age of 22. I am now 63 years old. After more than 350 endurance events ranging from triathlons, to ultramarathons to marathons to ...
From Sea to Social Media
Mineral salts are making a big wave. Celtic sea salt is an unrefined, low-sodium sea salt traditionally sourced off the Brittany Coast of France. A trend on the popular social media platform TikTok is seeing it mixed with water or put on the tongue to improve hydration. This has led to an increase in sales ...
Clark Bartram, Fitness Expert, Creator, Maximized Man Elite
Renowned as “America’s Most Trusted Fitness Professional,” Clark Bartram is a devoted advocate for empowering individuals to achieve their best selves in physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. His journey began as a U.S. Marine, instilling in him the ethos of always being prepared. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Bartram has been featured ...
Jme Bonfiglio, Founder and Owner, WholeSun Wellness
WholeSun Wellness Whole Mushroom Fruiting Body Extracts for Whole Body Wellness Utah Fungi Festival, Founder Sandy, UT [email protected] www.wholesunwellness.com Jme Bonfiglio is the founder and owner of WholeSun Wellness in Sandy, UT. A trailblazer in the field of mycology, she said she has dedicated her life to exploring and educating others about the myriad benefits ...
Your Stomach is Talking to Your Brain (And it’s Making You Happy!)
One of the most significant recent advances in health sciences is the exciting discovery that the microbiota in your gut communicate with the cognitive and emotional centers of your brain. This discovery is leading some researchers to identify what they are now calling the microbiota-gut-brain axis. The existence of a microbiota-gut-brain axis suggests the very ...
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