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Herb of the Month: Curry

Curry leaves symbolized vitality, protection, and overall well-being.Take a look at the uses and benefits.

March 27, 2026

Jeffrey Burke, ND, MH, CNC, CHS

Curry leaves are celebrated for their culinary versatility and their medicinal uses.

2024 Trends

10 Transformative Health and Wellness Trends Spotted at ISPA 2024

Nancy Trent explores the ever-evolving landscape with health tech, light and vibrational therapy, clean beauty, holistic wellness, and so much more--plus shares her top trends as seen at the event.

June 13, 2024

Nancy Trent

Explore the trends and brands that are reshaping the spa industry.

12 Trends to Watch in 2023—As Seen at Natural Products Expo East

December 20, 2022

Nancy Trent

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...

4 Kratom Companies Sent FDA Warning Letters

July 6, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

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...

Immune Support: Easing Symptoms

February 19, 2021

Julia Peterman

[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...

Roll-On Essential Oils

February 18, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

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...

The Future of Skincare: Ingredients, Trends, and Innovation

February 19, 2020

Julia Peterman

[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...

ABC: True Lavender Adopted by National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy

December 20, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

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...

3 Essential Facts on Essential Oils

November 21, 2019

Julia Peterman

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.

Body Beautiful: The latest on achieving glowing, ageless skin, a radiant smile and more

August 22, 2019

Julia Peterman

[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...