Video: Nordic Naturals Documentary Links Manufacturing Process to Product Quality

Nordic Naturals recently released a 12-minute documentary short film, True North: The Omega-3 Journey From Boat to Bottle, that focuses on the company’s unique vertical integration manufacturing process. “Our goal is to deliver fish oils to everybody, to eliminate the deficiency of omega-3,” said Nordic Naturals Founder and CEO Joar Opheim. “…you need something that ...

Video: Dr. Sara Gottfried, MD, on Balancing Hormones

Parental Addictions Associated With Adult Children’s Arthritis

The adult offspring of parents who were addicted to drugs or alcohol are more likely to have arthritis, according to a new study by University of Toronto (Canada) researchers. Investigators examined a group of 13,036 adults and found that a medical professional had diagnosed 20.4 percent of respondents with arthritis. Investigators found that 14.5 percent ...

Natural Personal Care News

Considering the growth of natural cosmetics, as well as the persistent “green washing” in the industry, in terms of potential regulation, natural advocates are fighting for the Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2013 as a measure to enforce safety and transparency. “This act would ban chemicals linked to cancer and reproductive harm ...

Promoting Seasonal Wellness

Trisha Sugarek MacDonald, BS, MS, director of research & development/national educator with Bluebonnet Nutrition in Texas, offered several tips for retailers to increase allergy health awareness: Renovation of the allergy health department, by making it attractive, interactive and informative for consumers – no matter their age.  Cross merchandise “seasonal wellness” products on an end cap ...

Weight Management Suite of Ingredients

Building off the success of its Phase 2 Carb Controller™ ingredient (as found in Natrol’s Carb Intercept), which reduces the absorption of calories from starchy foods (carbs), caters to the consumer seeking a product that is well documented, safe and effective (29 studies, GRAS), Pharmachem Laboratories, Inc. (Kearny NJ) is now launching a complete weight ...

Heart Health Educations for All Ages

Everyone knows you’re never too young to learn some heart health basics. According to the American Heart Association (tweaked for in-store application), here are the top 10 ways to help kids achieve a healthy heart: 1. Encourage parents to be a positive role model. If they’re practicing healthy habits, it’s a lot easier to convince ...