weight management
Calcium, Form & Function
CALCIUM: FORM & FUNCTION Calcium may be the best researched of all the minerals. It has the distinction of being the only one with an FDAapproved health claim (more on this later), and is by far the most prevalent mineral in the human body with 99 percent of it found in bones and teeth, and ...
A Sight For Sore Eyes
The wait-and-see mentality contributing to the population’s vision problems puts retailers in a position to guide them to better ocular health. Bobbi Elliott, owner of Healthy By Nature, Inc., a single independently owned health food store in Leesburg, VA, has observed that vision health isn’t a top priority for many of her customers. “It is ...
Brilliant Blends
While many customers shop Healthy Ways in Lodi, CA for its great product selection and helpful advice, they are vocal when staring down what they feel is an overload.“Most of the time our customers listen to our recommendations because They know that we work with them individually to find the right product for their specific ...
Getting A Grip On Stress
Supplements offer a key component in the effort to gain control for the growing number of Americans who say they are stressed out. According to the American Psychological Association, World Health Organization and the American Institute for Stress, the major sources of stress for most people revolve around finances—today’s uncertain economy, personal debt, unemployment, etc. ...
Pet Priorities
The things that we need to live a happy, healthy life are the same things pets need: food, water, shelter, exercise, check-ups, fun— and supplements. Furkids. Four-leggers. Pet parents. Our pets are no longer mere companions—they’re full-fledged family members. And Darlene Frudakis, president and COO of the Illinoisbased PetAg, said consumers are realizing that it ...
Veggies With Versatility
Manufacturers are creating vegetarian and vegan supplements to meet a wide variety of consumer needs. Vegetarianism, in some parts of the world, is practiced out of necessity, where food is scarce and livestock is required for practical purposes. However, when food is in abundance, vegetarianism is a choice that excludes the use of animal products, ...
A Change Of Heart
Tired and scared of side effect-inducing medications, consumers are actively seeking alternative options to caring for their cardiovascular health. From diets dependent on heavily processed foods leading to an obesity epidemic and skyrocketing cholesterol levels to financial issues leading to family worries causing our stress levels to go through the roof, there’s little about Americans’ ...
2012 Industry Forecast
From NDIs and regulations to key categories and product innovations, Vitamin Retailer conducted a roundtable of industry professionals and association leaders to reflect on 2011 and forecast what’s to come in the New Year. THE PANEL: • GUNNY SODHI, director of operations and marketing with Ayush Herbs® Inc. (Redmond, WA), manufacturer of high quality ayurvedic ...
Cutting The Fat
Weight loss manufacturers respond to consumer demand for safe, science-backed products. A diverse range of American consumers are increasingly focused on weight loss and weight maintenance within a broadening context of personal health and lifestyle issues.More specifically, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH), 66 percent of adults in the U.S. are overweight or ...
Beauty Insider
The skin, which acts as the body’s first line of defense, takes a constant beating. From damage caused by the sun to toxins and free radicals in the environment, the skin works hard to keep the rest of the body healthy, and that can take a toll on its appearance. Healthy skin can invoke confidence, ...
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