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Uterus: Friend and Foe? The Problem of Endometriosis
There would be no human life on our planet without the reproductive power of the uterus. When my children were younger, I described the uterus as a warm and cozy nest. When the egg is fertilized, it is gently dropped into the nest to be protected and nurtured. It was a few more years before ...
Supporting Healthy Detoxification
Detoxification is a process that is imperative to our overall well-being; however, the concept of detoxification has become hijacked by the health industry. As Edzard Ernst, professor of complementary medicine at the University of Exeter put it, the concept of detoxing is the marketing equivalent of drawing go faster stripes on your car. And while ...
Research Update: Tongkat Ali for Aging Males, Aging Females & Young Athletes
In June of 2018 Vitamin Retailer published my article, “Tongkat Ali: Herbal Medicine for Sexual Dysfunction, Increased Testosterone and Male Fertility.” This particular article focused the effects of the herbal medicine tongkat ali on sexual health related issues in men—especially aging men. In this article, I’ll present new research on tongkat ali for aging males, ...
5 Ways to Build Great Customer Service in Your Store
Retailers face a lot of obstacles, especially in the wake of pandemic restrictions, lockdowns and labor shortages. But despite all of these challenges, it’s still up to you and your team to make sure customer service is an asset to your store and to your community. Customers only know what you show and tell them ...
A Unique Andrographis Extract for Multiple Sclerosis
Estimates indicate1 that about 2.8 million people worldwide suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS), a potentially disabling autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body. Eventually, MS can cause permanent damage or deterioration of the ...
Menopause and Your Mind
Though hot flashes get most of the menopause attention, unfortunately, these physical symptoms are not the whole story of the challenge of menopause. Menopause can bring with it a whole host of psychological struggles, including depression, anxiety and insomnia. The time around menopause is a time of increased risk of depression (Obstet Gynecol Clin North ...
Melatonin Is Not Just for Sleep Anymore!
When I was a child, my mother made me watch the Leonard Bernstein children’s concerts on TV. I always thought the conductor was a little silly, waving the baton vigorously, hair flying every which way. As I got older, I was amazed that one person waving one little stick could coordinate the activities of a ...
Alida Boer, Founder & CEO, Nolé
Guatemalan native Alida Boer left a modeling career to become an entrepreneur. She started Marias Bag in 2011 to share the ancient art of centuries-old Guatemalan textile weaving and treat it for what she believes it is: Latin American haute couture. Struggling with post-partum hair issues, during a trip to Honduras to give a talk ...
Kareem Cook, Chief Marketing Officer, Owner at Naturade/VeganSmart
Having acquired Naturade in 2012, Kareem Cook assumed the position of chief marketing officer within the company. Influenced by obesity, diabetes and heart disease in their own families, Cook and co-owner Claude Tellis have repositioned Naturade to address the diet related illnesses epidemic in underserved communities by providing “Whole Foods quality products to a Walmart ...
Eco-friendly Products and Packaging
As sustainability and eco-friendliness trend upward, natural product companies and retailers are prioritizing products and packaging that are kind to the planet. As consumers turn toward favoring more eco-friendly and sustainable products and packaging, companies and retailers in the natural products industry have been responding. According to Allied Market Research, “the global green technology and ...
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