Going Viral

The Organic & Natural Health Association was generating buzz on socials with the news that more than 50 citizen lobbyists representing a consortium of 15 national nonprofits and organizations gathered on Capitol Hill for the first My Health Alliance Lobby Day. Participants included representatives from Organic & Natural Health, WholeFoods Magazine, Americans for Homeopathy Choice, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, SENPA, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), GrassrootsHealth, Power Up Nursing, Organic Consumers Association, the Non-GMO Project, Moms Across America, American Grassfed Association, Beyond Pesticides, IFOAM - Organics International, and the Holistic Council. 

Wise Words

Spreading the feel-good vibes, Dr. Jeffrey Burke, Director of Education for Kokora, posted on LinkedIn:

“Even if you love what you do, there is a good chance, actually a great probability, that you will eventually be destined to have one of those weeks, and that’s ok! After talking to a few friends this week who are going through a rough patch, I wanted them to know that this will pass, and they will persevere. Most of us, those who care passionately and tirelessly take on way more than we should, mostly because we are people pleasing machines, over-achievers, and doers, who do not know the word No, and that’s ok too. 

“So commit this to memory: You are incredible, You are definitely more than enough, and in life when you find yourself going three steps forward and two steps back, don’t overthink it, just turn on the music and call it what it is, the real life cha-cha-cha!

Paying it Forward

Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN) was showing the good this industry does by spreading the word on LinkedIn about the WIN Executive Mentorship Program. This program gives emerging leaders the tools, insights, and confidence to accelerate their careers in the nutraceutical industry. WIN invited those interested in the 2026 program to apply (check it out at https://lnkd.in/gZ-8hnSr). WIN explained that mentees in the program gain:

• Career development strategies tailored to your goals
• Guidance from experienced industry leaders
• Skills to step into leadership with confidence
• A global network of peers and professionals

Good Advice!

Nutrition pro Julie Dennis Fox shared a smart tip on LinkedIn that can help us power through our hectic trade show season:

“I’m leaving on a trip soon and preparing by drinking a homemade sun tea with organic elderberry and hibiscus - rich in antioxidants, with anti-inflammatory*, and immune supporting action. In my nearly 8 years working with the American Botanical Council, much of that time was spent reviewing Elderberry research and I have no doubt about its potent health-supporting benefits. I reviewed many other botanicals but Elder stood out in the consistency and mass of research coming to the same conclusions (for the most part). I use it periodically throughout the year. Now’s the time for me with winter coming and a trip to Las Vegas on the horizon. Elderberry engaged!

“I put the tea bags in a large mason jar and let it sit in the sun for an hour or so. Then I add sweetener and chill….Fortify before your trip for smoother sailing - try elder/hibiscus tea!”