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The tea sector is being shaken up by an increasing number of functional, speciality and green teas, but there is still room for black...

Fashion and beauty have always been intrinsically linked, and now, Jane Wolfe discovers, natural cosmetic brands and eco-conscious designers are teaming up to promote...

Containers at the ready, Rosie Greenaway shops for beauty refills and discovers that despite requiring effort, refills offer rewards aplenty.

Globetrotting may be off limits, but Rosie Greenaway tours the Foods of the World sector to see which foreign influences are on shelves. 

Taking care of those little grey cells can be a synch thanks to the latest advances in natural health and nutrition Say what you like...

Find out how your store can set food free for health conscious customers Once upon a time health store brands were judged for the quality...

Rosie Greenaway hears tales from the high seas and learns from an elite athlete why hydration means everything for performance

With ‘free-from’ now used as a broad term to encompass any foods free from any unwanted element its original function can get overlooked.

Catering for ageing consumers is anything but old hat for the independent health store sector, writes Matt Chittock Feeling good right now? You should be...

As the smoke clears around a fresh wave of legislation, Matt Chittock explores how next-generation healthy cannabis products are setting new highs for health...

Sipping her way through Dry January, Rosie Greenaway explores what’s on the menu in the world of functional drinks 

As the temperature plummets Matt Chittock investigates the arsenal of winter remedies coming ‘atchoo’ over the winter months. As the rain and cold closes in...

Jim Manson questions the concept of ‘safe limits’ for exposure to pollutants and rounds up dynamic solutions to keep allergies under control.

Studies show how a healthy diet and targeted supplementation can help us stay mentally sharp, calm and energized as we age, says Jim Manson.  

Everybody knows that allergies are on the rise in the UK. So how can natural health stores help shoppers ease their sneezes? The rising tide...

As Veganuary hits a major milestone, Rosie Greenaway interviews one brand which has been driving meat-free innovation for 30 years.

Plan B encouraged us to work from home, but ditching the ergonomic chair took a toll on the nation’s joint health, Sharna Waid reports 

Natural beauty has progressed in terms of products but does it still have a way to go with inclusivity? Sharna Waid investigates. 

Maté Jarai rounds up some of the latest CBD products to hit the market and assesses the impact of changing FSA regulations

It’s essential for our physical and psychological wellbeing, yet increasing numbers of us fail to get the rest we need. Tiredness and fatigue is the scourge of an exhausted nation rushed off its feet – so why can’t we sleep? Claire Lavelle investigates