Eat smart, stay sharp
Studies show how a healthy diet and targeted supplementation can help us stay mentally sharp, calm and energized as we age, says Jim Manson.
Making a stand for children’s health
A perfect storm of health challenges means indies have a bigger role than ever to play in protecting kids' health prospects writes Jim Manson
A matter of balance
Jane Wolfe confirms that good nutrition remains the cornerstone for healthy weight management and gut microbe composition can be a factor.
Wellbeing meets wanderlust
Rosie Greenaway packs her bags and heads off in search of new scenery with natural products in tow to maintain wellbeing on the road.
A quest for equity
Women have suffered years of neglect by the healthcare system with symptoms dismissed, inconsistent treatment and a lack of research.
Sleepwalking into a crisis
It’s not rocket science that lying at the root of tiredness and fatigue is often consistent, poor quality sleep, reports Denise Barrett.
Joint effort
Jim Manson discovers that maintaining strong bones and supple joints – thus avoiding becoming an NHS statistic – means supplementing early.
From distress to de-stress
Whether it’s with shamanic healing, ear seeds or adaptogens, the world of natural de-stressing often draws on traditional wisdom.
Reader’s digest
The significance of the gut on overall health is seeping through to mainstream consciousness, but digestive problems are still widespread, says Jane Wolfe. The...
Fasting and fuelling
Despite what mainstream media still so often tells us, weight management isn’t all about weight loss, reports Rosie Greenaway.
Banking on immunity
There is much to fend off this season with soaring energy costs and the ‘immune deficit’ of colds, flu and COVID-19, writes Denise Barrett.
Savvy seniors
The ageing demographic is on the rise and 60 is the new 40; Denise Barrett investigates cutting-edge products to support senior wellness.
Growing pains
Matt Chittock considers why natural health retailers are best placed to help children bounce back after the pandemic.
Women at work
The UK is lagging behind in its support of women's health in the workplace; Rosie Greenaway hears from those calling for policy change.
Overloaded
Jim Manson questions the concept of ‘safe limits’ for exposure to pollutants and rounds up dynamic solutions to keep allergies under control.
Cognitive challenge
Never have our brains been so under the cosh than since the advent of the pandemic. Anxiety, depression, despondency, decreased cognitive function and plain...
Running on empty
Jim Manson introduces ‘uncertainty fatigue’ and paints a picture of how the ambiguity of the pandemic has left weary Brits running on empty.
Pandemic pains
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
Anxiety attack
While lockdown is over for many, some people are experiencing a very personal type of lockdown, reports Kate Miller.
The ‘health triangle’ of winter wellness
Jo Caird runs through the A-Z of how to support your customers in achieving optimal winter wellness this year