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A Clear Vision
An aging population, increased screen usage and unhealthy lifestyle choices set the stage for a growing vision support supplement market. Staring at screens, smoking, an unhealthy diet and even obesity all take their toll on our eyesight. But along with taking on a healthier lifestyle, there are other natural ways to help protect vision, and ...
Mounting a Lasting Defense
Linking vitamin C with immune support, and thinking of immune-support during cold/flu season is a start, but consumers should consider integrative supplement tools to bolster immune function all year long. As we know, the immune system and the various biochemicals comprised within work tirelessly to achieve and maintain homeostasis, but can be vulnerable at any ...
Natural Answers to Depressive Mood
The prevailing myth is that our intellect is in the driver’s seat, and, with strength of will, we can overcome mood. In fact, the opposite is true. Mood colors our perceptions and strongly influences our reactions. While it is true that, with effort, people can learn to better manage their moods and develop coping mechanisms, ...
Essential Minerals
While vitamins continue to grab headlines, the need for minerals is also vital to good health. Both vitamins and minerals each have a unique role in satisfying nutritional needs. But while both are critical in helping to maintain overall health, vitamins have long been the star attraction among consumers, in part, due to their shelf ...
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 ...
The Myth of Effortless Weight Loss
Supplements can help, but lifestyle changes are mandatory. The dietary supplement industry is crowded with “wonder” products that guarantee you’ll lose “20 pounds in 20 days” or your money back. The only “wonder” part of the product is often wondering where your money went when the product doesn’t deliver on its promise. However, that is ...
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. ...
Supplementing Medication: Retailers Must Tread Carefully
Any conventional pharmaceutical medication can have side effects. These side effects are described and reported after drug trials and research studies have been conducted. Side effects are further detailed in the marketing of the medication. In fact, it is comical to watch a 30-second television spot on a particular medication. More than half of the ...
Ubiquinone (CoQ10) & Ubiquinol Research Update
Previously, I wrote an article called “Coenzyme Q10 as Ubiquinone & Ubiquinol: For Cardiovascular Health & More” for the February 2014 issue of Vitamin Retailer. That article reviewed some of the vital cellular functions and health/wellness applications for coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). This article will focus strictly on new human research that has been published in ...
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