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    June 18, 2026
    By Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D.

    Relief from Chronic Pain—A Major Factor Missed by Most Physicians

    The key to relief? Understanding that pain is part of our body's monitoring system, which lets us know that something needs attention.

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    June 17, 2026
    By Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association

    DSHEA Re-Invented

    DSHEA transformed the dietary supplement industry in 1994. Today, Organic & Natural Health's Karen Howard calls for modernization to improve transparency, strengthen oversight, create national regulatory consistency, and support innovation. Here's what's being proposed.

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    June 10, 2026
    By Petra Erlandson, VP of Sales, Alkemist Labs

    The Future of Animal Health Supplements: NASC's Vision for Quality, Innovation, and Regulatory Clarity

    As the National Animal Supplement Council celebrated its 25th anniversary, industry leaders focused on initiatives that could shape the future of animal health supplements.

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    Inspiration & Insights from Tom Newmark

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    Inspiration & Insights from Sandy Gooch

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    The Summer of Advocacy

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    Smarter Search for Smarter Business: Introducing Ask WholeFoodsMag AI

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    Independent Retailers Sound Off

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    Fresh Look for an Old Friend

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    Making a Difference, Paying it Forward

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