Valerian has been used as a medicinal herb as far back as ancient Rome. It was recommended commonly, and Hippocrates wrote about its many uses. A member of the Valerianaceae family, valerian is a perennial plant native to Asia and Europe, and the genus includes over 250 species, but in...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As COVID-19 continues to cause uncertainty, our goal remains the same: to deliver valuable information that helps you achieve your goals of fostering wellness and growing your business for the greater good. We cover a topic in this issue that, at press time, was triggering significant debate in the U.S.:...
“Here in Sarasota, Florida, we have the best small, local grocery store ever—Detwiler’s Farm Market,” says Sarah Kitlowski, President of Omeza LLC, and shopper at Detwiler’s. “They are just amazing—farm fresh veggies (most local, many organic), fresh meats and cheeses and baked goods, everything seasonal and so fresh, super duper...
With so many health-transforming books being released, WholeFoods wanted to know what the experts are reading. Here, radio host and author Martie Whittekin, CCN, shares her thoughts on three books she couldn’t put down. Could it be B12?: An Epidemic of Misdiagnoses by Sally M. Pacholok, RN, and Jeffrey...
Imagine this frightening scenario, if you will: It’s New York City in the middle of the COVID pandemic. You’re a 48-year old woman with no serious health issues, and you wake up suddenly finding it hard to breathe. You have a fever and chills. And you lost your sense of...
Now more than ever your customers typically know the value of dietary supplements—the most recent data from Nutrition Business Journal predicts that supplement sales will reach over 12% growth in 2020, climbing to $50 billion+. While online sales have grown, the “advantages” of online shopping may be more of a...
At their May 19, 2020, meeting, the Brattleboro, Vermont Selectboard passed a resolution requiring face coverings to be worn by customers and employees in all retail establishments. It was part of an expanded discussion of COVID-19 and business issues. In hindsight, some independent natural products retailers believe they could have...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our industry fosters wellness. It’s what many of us feel called to do, and we’ve made it our life’s work. Helping our customers feel more energized, more resilient in times of stress, less prone to health concerns...we strive to do all of that, of course, but it’s so much more.
Note: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author (s) and contributor (s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher and editors of WholeFoods Magazine. Information in this interview is intended for educational and scientific purposes only. It is not intended as medical or nutritional...
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