Articles by Joy Choquette
Getting to the Heart of the Matter
Trends, ingredients and research to support better cardiovascular health. “She has a heart of gold,” “His heart is set on it,” and “She knew it by heart” are just a few of the common “heart” phrases used to describe one’s state of mind, feelings or abilities. Most people consider the metaphorical when hearing the word ...
Balancing the Blood Sugar Equation: Natural Approaches to Metabolic Health
New information, key ingredients and myths around blood sugar and metabolic health. Unfortunately, individuals who work out, eat a healthy diet and get enough rest and relaxation may still suffer from poor metabolic health. And while it’s easy to track some metrics through the scale, a pedometer or a nutrition app, it’s more difficult to ...
Growing Strong Naturally: What’s New in Children’s Health Products
Holistic tools, new ingredients and natural health products to help improve children’s health. “Mom, I don’t feel good!” Autumn is here in the U.S., and with the return to school comes the return for many to getting sick. Colds, flu viruses and stomach bugs get swapped with surprising frequency in most elementary, middle and high ...
Calm, Cool & Collected: Nervous System Support
The best ways to support a healthy nervous system in a time fraught with worries. From 2001 to 2003, the national average of American adults dealing with any anxiety disorder was 19.1 percent. More females (over 23 percent) than males (just over 14 percent), struggled with anxiety disorders. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) ...
Natural Approaches to Addressing Pain and Inflammation
What natural health experts and manufacturers are looking for now in the area of pain and inflammation. Pain statistics in the U.S. are alarming. From 2019 to 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tracked chronic pain among adults. The study which compiled those results found that approximately 20.9 percent of adults in ...
Mentally Well
Strategies and natural products may help promote relief and resilience for stress, anxiety and mental wellness. Does it seem like stress is on the rise? Are words like “worried,” “anxious” and “anxiety” much more prevalent in U.S. culture today than a decade ago? If it seems that stress and anxiety are on the rise, it’s ...
Memory, Cognition and Focus … Oh My!
What natural practitioners want to know now about brain health, cognitive issues and how to help patients focus better. Cognition and focus are two terms that have increased in popularity in recent years. With Tim Ferris, Rich Roll and other celebrity influencers touting lifestyles that are purported to increase cognitive function, it’s no wonder more ...
Gut Health and the Microbiome
What’s new, what’s tried-and-true, and what do natural practitioners need to know now? Gurgling, burning, pressure, bloating, discomfort—all of these are signs that one’s digestive system isn’t happy. But what’s the best first step to address these issues? Is it possible to promote better gut health and support a healthier microbiome at the same time? ...
Breathing Easy
Wellness tips and natural health products that help relieve or prevent seasonal allergies and respiratory issues. Ahhh…ahhh…ahchoo! Around the country millions of people are pulling out packages of tissues, applying cold washcloths to their foreheads, and sniffling. Beautiful, warm weather is here in much of the United States. Yet for many the warmer days and ...
Catching Zzz’s Naturally
How lifestyle habits and natural supplements may improve sleep and relaxation. Eating well. Drinking lots of water. Exercise and rest. All of these are important elements of health promotion. But what if rest isn’t as easy to get as one would like? According to statistics by the Sleep Foundation, Americans struggle to get good, quality ...
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