You may be at a point with your store when it is time to move beyond supplements and expand to include specialty groceries, health and beauty aids, essential oils and more. This is a big step, and an exciting one. But before you take the plunge, there are important things to keep in mind. 1. Think of your space: If you’re thinking of expanding your store’s lineup, you probably already have the square footage to do it. And you can certainly fit a lot in a smaller space, but be

Research on nitric oxide used to be in the realm of obscure scientists. All that changed in 1998 when the Nobel prize for physiology and medicine was awarded to three men who explained how production of this powerful natural compound—a gas called nitric oxide—is used by the body to fight off infection, reduce blood pressure, prevent abnormal blood clots, assure proper neurological function, and even to attain and maintain erections. It plays a role in our memory, sense of sme

It is typical for people to have some mild memory weakness as they grow older. A temporary lapse in memory is often affectionately referred to as a “Senior Moment.” Common examples include forgetting dates and names or walking into a room and promptly forgetting the reason for entering. However, some individuals experience more frequent and impairing memory loss that goes beyond normal aging; this is referred to as mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, scientists are disc

As the number of U.S. diabetics grow and healthy blood sugar levels decline in recent years, marketers and retailers express their views on market items geared toward lowering blood sugar. With more than 9 percent of Americans having diabetes, according to recent studies, there have also been links between high blood sugar and other health conditions such as dementia. While some people can support healthy blood sugar levels with a daily exercise regimen and diet, others need