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Figuring Out Fertility
The changing market now includes men’s supplements, age-specific supplements and gummies. According to research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 6 percent of women in the U.S. are now infertile. Washington-based Fairhaven Health, LLC’s VP of Operations and Project Management Sarah Dohman weighed in on the fertility supplement market, and believes ...
Lineup Change for Sports Nutrition
From serious athlete to “weekend warrior,” there’s a sports nutrition product to fit ever need. The sports nutrition market continues to be a home run both for manufacturers and natural products retailers alike, as the non-athlete or “weekend warrior” has been added to the lineup card. The market, which traditionally encompasses food, beverages and sports ...
Deflating the Pain
Consumers are seeking natural relief for pain and inflammation. One of the lesser-known facts about pain is that pain is a symptom. According to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pain piggybacks inflammation or changes to the nervous system because of poor health or injury, ...
Non-GMOs: What Does the Future Hold?
The Participants Are: Ramona Billingslea Marketing Manager Betsy’s Health Food Two stores in Houston, TX www.betsyhealth.com Linda Kahler President Rainbow Light Nutritional Systems Santa Cruz, CA www.rainbowlight.com Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA Nutrition Education Manager NOW Foods Bloomingdale, IL (800) 999-8069 Missy Lowery Senior Manager, Marketing Capsugel Greenwood, SC (888) 783-6361 Joar Opheim CEO & ...
Building Bones
Building strong bones and even reversing bone damage can be aided with a balanced diet and a variety of specialty supplements. As people pass through their 20s, 30s and 40s into middle age, bone health seems to tip in favor of bone mineral loss––especially if the diet is inadequate or physical activity is lacking, according ...
Stop Stressing and Relax
With stress and anxiety on the rise, consumers are turning toward the natural sector to help them relax. To say that Americans are stressed out is putting it mildly. According to research from the American Institute of Stress (AIS) and the American Psychological Association (APA), in 2014, 77 percent of people regularly experience physical symptoms ...
A Defining Moment
As the industry pushes for a definition of “natural” to call its own, who will lead the charge? If it says “natural” it must be true, right? It’s no secret that the term “natural” carries a rather broad meaning in the natural products industry. And because of this, confusion among retailers, suppliers, manufacturers and certainly ...
Seeking Digestive Health and Wellness
A wealth of information available on digestive health has more consumers examining natural solutions. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Digestive Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) estimates that digestive complaints or diseases affect approximately 60-70 million people. However, people suffering from digestive issues are becoming more aware of the natural products that can substantially improve ...
Heart to Heart
The numbers can be simply staggering and downright frightening. According to a new American Heart Association (AHA) annual statistical update report on heart and stroke health released in December 2014 that included for the first time a global view, heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death worldwide with 17.3 million deaths each year. ...
Keeping Man’s Best Friends Healthy
As the pet supplementation market continues to grow, consumers are discovering the benefits of natural remedies. It’s no secret that pet owners will do almost anything to keep their favorite, furry friends happy and healthy. In fact, most consider them to be part of the family and tend to them with the same loving care ...
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