As we head into 2023, we are reminded of all the amazing trends and brands we saw at Natural Products Expo East this past September in Philadelphia, and how they are sure to shape 2023. We saw a lot of evolution in existing trends, and many new trends on the...
Silver Spring, MD—On June 30, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters, jointly with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to four companies selling kratom products. FDA stated that it has not approved kratom for the treatment or cure of opioid use disorder and withdrawal symptoms. FDA also...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ve all been there: Despite efforts to ward off sniffles, coughs, and sneezes, we still end up reaching for the tissues. And when we’re feeling blah, we just want fast relief. For your customers who find themselves under the weather, they’ll appreciate that their local health food store is stocked...
Adora Modern Alchemist has released a line of roll-on applicator elixirs developed to support general wellness, according to the company. The 4 Quantum Living collection features water-soluble, fast-absorbing, nano-emulsified blend, high grade essential oils, and CBD. www.adorawinquist.com...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The latest trend in health and beauty: Consumers are looking for specific science-supported ingredients in their products—CBD is an obvious one, but other ingredients like hyaluronic acid, collagen, and vitamin C are also in demand. As WholeFoods has previously reported, evidence of this shift can be seenin product names, wherein...
Austin, TX—The American Botanical Council (ABC) announced in a press release that the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) has adopted true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) through ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb botanical research and education program. NAHA’s adoption supports ABC’s HerbMedPro database, a comprehensive, interactive online database that provides access to important scientific...
The essential oils market is booming: According to a report from Allied Market Research, the market is expected to reach $11.19 billion by 2022 (1). The report found that the Spa & Relaxation category is the fastest growing application, but Health & Wellness and Cleaning Products are expected to grow.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s well known that what goes on the skin, goes into the body. While the number 60% is quoted fairly often, the CDC declines to put a number on absorption—“The rate of dermal absorption depends largely on the outer layer of the skin called the stratum corneum (SC)…it serves an...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Watching the news these days can wreak havoc on our optimism. Whether it is politics, corruption, or climate change, we are bombarded with a stress-inducing reality that affects our wellbeing and may even play a role in leaving us depressed. It’s imperative to find ways to boost our outlook and...
I practice meditation daily and have for a number of years. I have a set routine: 15 minutes in the morning to focus my mind; 20 minutes in the evening to relax myself into sleep, rather like counting sheep. In truth, I think counting sheep is a form of meditation...
