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Nov 1, 2024 | 
naturalpractitionermag.com | Joy Choquette |Shari Barbanel |Serena Goldstein
What natural health experts and manufacturers are looking for now in the area of pain and inflammation. Pain statistics in the U.S. are alarming. From 2019 to 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tracked chronic pain among adults.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
nutritionaloutlook.com | Joy Choquette
When it comes to probiotics, most health-minded Americans likely have the basics down. Probiotics are thought to be beneficial for gut health and potentially improving the state of one’s microbiome. They are also considered important for immune health. This was proven during the COVID-19 pandemic, when rates of probiotic use increased.1People’s interest in probiotics isn’t fading.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
niemagazine.com | Lisa Schofield |Joy Choquette
In the gym, there are several ways one can work out on the machine or with the free weights. One is to lift/push/pull moderate weight for as many times as possible, another is to use heavier weights in three sets typically comprised of 10 to 15 repetitions (reps). And then there’s the “superset,” which is using the heaviest weight you can for three to five reps. Often, one should set and rep close to failure, meaning, you’ve got no more “oomph” in the muscle to contract on demand.
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Sep 1, 2024 | 
naturalpractitionermag.com | Joy Choquette |Shari Barbanel
Strategies and natural products may help promote relief and resilience for stress, anxiety and mental wellness. Does it seem like stress is on the rise? Are words like “worried,” “anxious” and “anxiety” much more prevalent in U.S. culture today than a decade ago? If it seems that stress and anxiety are on the rise, it’s because they are.
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
vitaminretailer.com | Joy Choquette |Gene Bruno |Lisa Schofield
Years ago, a well-known department store used to run “Blue Light Specials.” When blue lights in the store began strobing, shoppers knew there was a special flash sale going on and would race to get these products at a discount. Shoppers loved Blue Light Specials. Today, though, individuals are dealing with a different type of blue light—that emitted from digital devices. Computers, tablets, phones, TVs—even the sun—all release blue light which is undetectable to the human eye.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
vitaminretailer.com | Joy Choquette |Gene Bruno |Angela Sabarese
Vision health in 2024: Who’s most interested, what’s the market like, and what do manufacturers look for when developing eye health products? The eyes, it’s been said, are the windows of the soul. A quote online joked that some individuals need a little Windex. While that might be tongue-in-cheek, the truth is that vision health is something many people don’t think much about … until there is a problem.
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Jul 1, 2024 | 
naturalpractitionermag.com | Joy Choquette
What natural practitioners want to know now about brain health, cognitive issues and how to help patients focus better. Cognition and focus are two terms that have increased in popularity in recent years. With Tim Ferris, Rich Roll and other celebrity influencers touting lifestyles that are purported to increase cognitive function, it’s no wonder more and more Americans are jumping on the bandwagon.
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Jun 14, 2024 | 
nutritionaloutlook.com | Joy Choquette
It used to be that one would be made fun of for eating tofu or other meat-free protein sources. But those days are long gone for most Americans. In 2023, the Good Food Institute (GFI) found that six out of ten U.S. households purchased plant-based foods.And those figures mirrored similar statistics captured in 2022. Statistics released by GFI and the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) showed SPINS sales data supports this trend.
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May 1, 2024 | 
vitaminretailer.com | Lisa Schofield |Joy Choquette
Exercise that puts greater strain on bones, like running, may improve long-term bone health more effectively than non-weight-bearing activities like cycling, according to research from the European Society of Endocrinology. Previous research from the Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi in Milan found that cyclists racing in ultra-endurance conditions suffered chronic bone resorption, where calcium from bone is released into the blood stream, weakening bones.
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May 1, 2024 | 
naturalpractitionermag.com | Joy Choquette
What’s new, what’s tried-and-true, and what do natural practitioners need to know now? Gurgling, burning, pressure, bloating, discomfort—all of these are signs that one’s digestive system isn’t happy. But what’s the best first step to address these issues? Is it possible to promote better gut health and support a healthier microbiome at the same time? And what role does the gut-brain axis play?
