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7 Natural Remedies to Ease Seasonal Allergies

February 16, 2023

Watery eyes, sinuses, itchiness, runny or stuffy nose...the list of bothersome symptoms that come with seasonal allergies goes on. For those who develop symptoms as a reaction to pollen, the spring season can be especially problematic, and many will turn to their local natural products store for relief. Read on...

The Human Microbiome: The Power of Replacing Lost Species

June 20, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Modern people have lost numerous microbial species from their intestinal microbiomes, many of which performed important functions in human health. There are two species in particular--Lactobacillus reuteri and Bifidobacterium infantis--that previously played crucial roles in generating such effects as increasing empathy, generating deeper sleep, accelerating healing, less asthma, less allergies,...

Seasonal Allergy Assists

February 28, 2022

Julia Peterman

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Climate change strikes again—this time, by making spring, and the period of seasonal allergies, longer. That’s according to a new study from the University of Cambridge, which used a citizen science database with records going back to the mid-18th century to show that plants in the U.K. are flowering one...

The Supply Chain Crisis Impacts Shoppers With Allergies

February 24, 2022

Thea Bourianne and Thea Bourianne, RD, LDN, MBA, NielsenIQ Label Insight

For the 85 million Americans that avoid purchasing certain foods due to allergies, the supply chain crisis and inflation only compound their stress around food shopping. If a consumer can’t find their preferred, allergy-free food in stock or they’re unable to afford it, their risk of allergy exposure increases. Without...

The Natural View: 2021 Retailer Survey, Gearing Up for Allergy Season, & More

February 22, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Todd Pauli of 24 Stories Marketing and WholeFoods Editor-in-Chief Maggie Jaqua discuss key focuses for the natural products industry, including the results of WholeFoods 43rd Annual Retailer Survey, the science explaining why allergies are getting worse (and what you can do about it!), and more. For expanded coverage of these topics and more, check...

Why Allergies are Getting Worse

February 19, 2021

Julia Peterman

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Something that we’ve known for over a decade: There’s more pollen in the air than ever before. In 2006, NPR interviewed horticulturist Tom Ogren, inventor of the Ogren Plant Allergy Scale (OPALS), who explained that we’re planting more male plants than female ones, because male plants don’t produce fruit or...

March 2021

February 19, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Digital Edition Editorial: The Boon and the Bust Tip of the Month: How To Prosper In 2021 and Beyond What's Selling 2021 43rd Annual Retailer Survey Retail Insights® 2021 Retail Universe for Premium Natural Organic Food, Supplement & Personal Care Sales Why Allergies are Getting Worse Focus on Free-From...

Seasonal Support: SOS for Sneezes & Sniffles

February 19, 2020

Julia Peterman

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ringing in the spring with watery eyes and an itchy nose is the cue for most people to pop an allergy-soothing pill or supplement—and for those who are allergic to dust and dander, that cue comes year-round. It’s therefore vital to stock pure, potent supplements, and those supplements should be...

Company Profile: ChildLife Essentials

July 18, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

Company Description ChildLife has been the number one best-selling Children’s Supplement line in the natural products industry for the past seven years. ChildLife is well known for developing specialty formulas that address and support the issues and challenges kids face in today’s world. ChildLife is the result of the 20-plus...

When It’s Not Allergy – Solutions for Histamine Intolerance

May 16, 2019

Janice M. Joneja and Janice M. Joneja, Ph.D.

According to a new study in JAMA Network Open, 1 in 5 Americans believe they have a food allergy, while only 1 in 20 actually do. Many of those who test negative for a true allergy may be suffering from a dietary intolerance. This population deserves support. The most easily...