COVID-19
Can COVID-19 Cause Hair Loss?
There are several strange symptoms that come along with contracting COVID-19, and they are often different for everyone. One concerning impact it can have is hair loss. According to an article on the American Academy of Dermatology website, titled “Can COVID-19 Cause Hair Loss?” “People develop noticeable hair loss after recovering from COVID-19. Months after ...
Articulating Well: Promoting Healthy Joint Function
When key joints work well, usually the rest of the body follows suit. Here’s how to help your customers “articulate.” The language of joint dysfunction is usually peppered by “ouch!” The articular system, when healthy, is not something we normally notice until a joint pops, a sound that lets us know it’s there. But when ...
Vitamin Retailer’s Top 10 Stories from 2022
Another year since the pandemic has come and gone, and compared to the previous two years, Vitamin Retailer‘s (VR) top stories have involved COVID-19 far less. Rather, the topics that were most popular in 2022 involved VR awards, information and solutions about different health ailments and those the industry has lost this year. The top ...
Reviving Long-Term Healthy Habits Post Pandemic
The pandemic and associated restrictions had a profound effect on people’s daily lives. Alcohol sales skyrocketed, physical activity stopped for most and emotional eating led to weight gain. After two years of pandemic life, many are having difficulties returning to a healthy lifestyle. The strategies we used to adapt and cope have cemented into bad ...
CRN Reveals Data From 2022 Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements
On Oct. 13, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) revealed initial findings from its 2022 Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements. The survey’s key findings show supplement usage is back to pre-pandemic levels. Overall, three-quarters of Americans report using nutritional or dietary supplements. The vast majority of supplement users continue to be regular users. “This year’s ...
CRN Responds to Early Reporting on Vitamin D and COVID-19 Studies in British Medical Journal
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), a leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, responded to media reports about two newly published studies on vitamin D and COVID-19 in the British Medical Journal. Luke Huber, ND, vice president, CRN Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, stated “Two new studies from the British Medical ...
New Study Shows How Wily Omicron Evades the Immune System
The current wave of COVID-19 highlights a particularly high risk of reinfection by the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2. And a team of researchers from the Centre for Emerging Viral Diseases of the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and of the Geneva University Hospital (HUG) wanted to find out why. They analyzed the antibody neutralization capacity of ...
Immune Season 2022-23: BA.5 is Back for More
COVID-19 mutation BA.5 is on the rise, and will impact the immune support category in a dramatic way. It’s like the oft-repeated line from “The Godfather”: “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.” Just when we thought we could leave COVID behind, its latest incarnation, BA.5, is pulling us back ...
AHPA and NPA Co-sign Letter to President Biden Urging New West Coast Port Labor Agreement
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) are currently engaged in West Coast port labor negotiations. The previous labor agreement for workers at these key ports – including Los Angeles and Long Beach – expired on July 1. The National Retail Federation (NRF), the Natural Products Association (NPA), the American Herbal Products Association ...
Alvita Tea Rebrands in Celebration of its 100th Anniversary
Alvita has announced that it completed a major rebranding in celebration of its 100th year anniversary. The brand stated that it has never wavered on offering high quality herbal teas, with an emphasis on single herbs that have functional benefits. This rebranding re-energizes the brand’s commitment and targets a broader range of consumers that are substituting ...
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