Articles by Joy Choquette
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[Extra! Extra!] Beyond Adrenal Fatigue: Implantable Cell Therapy
Though not recognized by the medical field, many in the natural health field see individuals appearing to struggle with adrenal fatigue or slow adrenal functioning. The medical field, however, recognizes significant issues in adrenal functioning and the variety of diseases that can result. For individuals who suffer from severe insufficiency, such as Addison’s disease, a ...
Adrenals, Thyroid & the Energy Economy: What Natural Retailers Need to Know
Essential ingredients, new trends and the state of the market. Moody? Tired? Stressed? Many individuals throughout the U.S. may think these issues are related to age or a too-busy lifestyle. And perhaps they are. However, these are also symptoms of thyroid issues. Thyroid and adrenal health are sometimes overlooked by individuals, as there is usually ...
The New Era of Women’s Health
Natural solutions, star ingredients, and healthy lifestyle changes are shaping this category. Do you know the healthiest state in the U.S. for women? It’s Massachusetts, and the least healthy state for women is Louisiana. These statistics are part of the America’s Health Rankings 2025 Health of Women and Children Report. The report finds that overall, ...
[Extra! Extra!] Women’s Mental Health and ‘Emotional Labor’
May is classified as Women’s Health Month. This is a time dedicated to better understanding the health needs unique to women. Heart disease—still a primary concern for women—and reproductive disorders are top of the list for many who work with and treat women’s health issues. The focus in May is often on physical health; however, ...
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[Extra! Extra!] Roommate Wanted: Must Have Good Microbiome
For many years it was believed that genes and genes alone affected an individual’s microbiome. New evidence, however, indicates that the person or people you are in closest proximity to also play a role. According to an article via ScienceDaily, a study examining more than 4,000 rats found that both an animal’s genetic makeup and ...
Indigestion & Stomach Upset
Trends, triggers and treatment options: What natural health retailers need to know now. “Oooh, my stomach!” Whether a sudden and unexpected belly ache or an ongoing problem with indigestion, stomach upsets are no laughing matter. There are a host of over-the-counter and prescription medications on the market to address everything from gas to diarrhea, acid ...
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[Extra! Extra!] Protecting Against Dementia with Music
Most people enjoy music. While individuals’ tastes may vary widely, music can provide an outlet, opportunity for personal expression, and can even help to change one’s mood in some circumstances. Music can lift one’s spirits when they’re feeling down, help energize someone who is feeling tired, and help a stressed individual to feel more relaxed. ...
Reinventing What Healthy Aging Looks Like
Natural supplements, best ingredients and newest trends in the healthy aging category. The word “aging” brings up different images to different people. Depending on one’s culture, aging can be seen as a season of new opportunities, a period of slow decline, or a period of great wisdom and meaning. One thing almost everyone can agree ...
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[Extra! Extra!] Lake Plants: the Next Superfood?
Many a disappointed parent has turned back from a lakeside picnic and swimming excursion with their kids after seeing large amounts of slimy, green algae coating its surface. But what if, rather than being grossed out by algae, individuals were (gulp!) eating it? These lake plants may be the newest innovation in superfoods, according to ...
Are Superfoods Fueling the Future of Nutrition?
Innovations, trends and promoting superfoods in busy retail establishments. It’s a bird. . . it’s a plane. . . no, it’s superfoods! The term “superfoods” is familiar now, but it wasn’t always part of the nutrition vocabulary. And the phrase, surprisingly, doesn’t have its origin in the medical or natural health field. It was first ...
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