Health File

The latest monthly Health File feature from the pages of Natural Products News – the leading trade magazine for the natural and organic products industry.

The guts of the matter

Matt Chittock finds out how natural health approaches can make gut problems a lot easier for customers to stomach The fact that, according to the...

You give me fever

Kate Miller takes a look at what’s behind the rise in allergies in the UK and how this could provide opportunities for smart natural...

Summertime blues?

From sunburn to salmonella there are hundreds of ways holiday heaven can turn to holiday hell this summer. Matt Chittock sources the natural approaches...

Heart failure

Kate Miller takes a look at heart disease, the increasing risk for women, and the natural ways available to maintain heart health We all know...

Family matters

Planning ahead Parenthood starts way before you hear the patter of tiny feet, with what you put into your body before as well as during...

Joint initiative

Kate Miller takes a look at the causes of joint and bone problems and why their increasing incidence are driving customers to look for...

Get smart

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...

From the inside out

Natural products stores are well placed to offer solutions to skin, nail and hair problems, but knowledge and training are paramount as Kate Miller...

Good to go

Ready to help your customers avoid common getaway ailments? Matt Chittock discovers the natural essentials that experts recommend to enjoy a happy, healthy holiday Holidays...

Itchy & Scratchy

Kate Miller takes a look at the increasingly common problem of allergies and the need for continued consumer education The news in January that Cambridge...

Putting the stress on stress

With around 65% of adults reported to experience stress or anxiety, Jane Wolfe seeks out some naturally calming influences The Health & Safety Executive’s definition...

Hard to stomach

The digestive health sector can be an entrée to increased sales if you get the offer right and understand what’s troubling the tummies of...

Destination detox

With negative reports regarding detox appearing in the media and claims regulations becoming more restrictive, Jane Wolfe takes a look at how the market...

Embracing the menopause

Ahead of her talk at camexpo, Dr Marilyn Glenville talks about her uniquely natural approach to helping women through the menopause. Menopause is a fact...

Spirit of the age

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...

Nailing it!

The hair, eyes, skin and nails category can be a big seller as customers seek out beauty from within. Consumers are coming round to the...

Seasons to be cheerful

Spring is in the air and everyone’s attention is turning to that perfect summer holiday. It’s time to stock up on all those products...

High Anxiety

With anxious times stressing out even the most chilled consumers, there’s plenty of products on the health store shelves to help them relax. For even...

Take heart

Innovative supplemental approaches and traditional herbal favourites form the heart of this dependable health store sector. Heart-related problems are a big issue here in the...

Readers’ digest

Consumers that trust their guts are flocking to find out more about natural approaches to digestive health, says Matt Chittock. Are you sitting uncomfortably? For...