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.

Beat the sneeze

Ancient knowledge and modern research are combining to make winter remedies even more effective in 2019, explains Matt Chittock Ancient cave people coming down with...

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.

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 

Grey matter

From the impact of dementia on women to the ‘long COVID’ syndrome experienced by many, Jo Caird makes a mind map of the brain health sector.

Gut Reaction

With mounting research emphasizing the crucial part the microbiome plays in preventing and fighting disease, Jane Wolfe takes a look at the best ways...

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.

Joint effort

Jim Manson discovers that maintaining strong bones and supple joints – thus avoiding becoming an NHS statistic – means supplementing early.

Inside tract

The digestive category is becoming key for health stores, with customers’ increasing willingness to swallow the natural pro-gut message, says Matt Chittock The UK is...

Clean up your act

The #cleaneating movement is bringing a whole new generation into the nation’s natural health stores. Matt Chittock discovers how to tap into this category-defining...

Health File: Naturally intimate

Sarah Callard investigates the broadening range of natural products now available in the sexual health sector. Issues related to sexual health are still a major...

Smile high club

As we head towards the season for planes, trains and heatwaves, Rosie Greenaway looks at how the Zika virus, Brexit, music festivals and ‘pointless...

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...

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...

Grab the trends, get the sales

Are you aware of joint health trends? Are you creating relevant news hooks and effectively link-selling? Esther Mills-Roberts looks at global data, then brings...

Under pressure

After a challenging 2020, Jane Wolfe looks at the cumulative effect that concerns around COVID have had on the nation’s stress levels.

The big yawn

Increased daylight hours, caffeine, alcohol and ‘screen time’ are contributing to the nation’s struggle for a decent night’s rest. But which city sleeps the...

Breaking bad

Bone and joint health issues are a worry for many modern consumers – so it’s great news that the natural health industry has cooked...

The (not so) big sleep

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

Fighting the cold war

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...

Anxiety attack

While lockdown is over for many, some people are experiencing a very personal type of lockdown, reports Kate Miller.