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New Drug Class Approved for Migraines
June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. Chronic migraines (CM) are debilitating and symptoms are worse than just a throbbing headache. Sufferers can become nauseous, dizzy and fatigued, and often are unable to work during “headache days.” Approximately 3.2 million Americans have CM, which is a distinct neurological disease, defined as having 15 or ...
Aquamin—Fast Calcium From Seaweed
When most people think of calcium, images of milk and strong bones come to mind. But as David O’Leary, commercial manager of Marigot Ltd., an Irish-based company which specializes in Aquamin, a seaweed-derived mineral source, said, research shows that Aquamin (which includes calcium, magnesium and small amounts of other minerals) can help increase calcium metabolism. ...
Millennial Men Value Altruism and Self-care Above Traditional Male Qualities
Contrary to popular stereotypes, young men today are likely to be selfless, socially engaged and health-conscious, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia and Intensions Consulting, a Vancouver-based market research firm. The researchers surveyed 630 young men ages 15-29 in Western Canada and found that the most strongly endorsed masculine value ...
Private Labels Should Be Prominent
When you walk into Green Acres, a health foods store in Piscataway, NJ managed by Theo Kitschker, pass the register, go around a bend toward the right, and in front of you will be a wall of vitamins. That display is Green Acres’ private label, established in the 1990s. There are six shelves, with the ...
Selenium Benefits
Selenium is an antioxidant rich essential trace mineral that works in conjunction with other enzymes and proteins in the body (known as selenoproteins), which are involved in many antioxidant enzyme pathways. It is estimated that up to one billion people worldwide suffer from selenium deficiency. Selenium can be found in vary concentration in soil and ...
Worth the Weight (Loss, That Is)
Although it is serious for many people, losing weight can be fun—a journey of esteem-building as the pounds melt off, emboldening motivation and sparking the desire to explore new products and experiences. You and your staff can be their base camp. Straight from the outset, positioning your store and its brand should be more focused ...
Vision Health and Computer Viewing
According to the American Optometric Association, some important factors in preventing or reducing the symptoms of CVS (computer vision syndrome) have to do with the computer and how it is used. This includes lighting conditions, chair comfort, location of reference materials, position of the monitor, and the use of rest breaks. • Location of computer ...
Video: Expo West 2018: Ramona Billingslea & Betsy’s Health Foods
Ramona Billingslea, Marketing Manager, Betsy’s Health Foods, discusses what she was looking for at Expo West. For more information, visit www.betsyhealth.com. For more videos of our Expo West 2018 coverage, check out Vitamin Retailer’s full video library!
Video: Expo West 2018: Dianna Singh & Elk Grove Vitamins, Cameron Park Vitamins
Dianna Singh, Owner, Elk Grove Vitamins & Cameron Park Vitamins, discusses her hunt for CBD (EuroPharma’s Hemp Oil), and being loyal to manufacturers that she knows. For more information, visit www.elkgrovevitamins.com and www.cameronparkvitamins.com. For more videos of our Expo West 2018 coverage, check out Vitamin Retailer’s full video library!
Video: Expo West 2018: Justin J. Prochnow & Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Justin J. Prochnow, JD, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, discusses the regulation of CBD for retailers in food, beverage and supplement products. For more information, visit www.gtlaw.com/en. For more videos of our Expo West 2018 coverage, check out Vitamin Retailer’s full video library!
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