AUGUST 2007 volume 69 :: number 8

What's Hot Now
7 Natural Product Trends
From organic food and the growing Fair Trade movement to having an even greener thumb in your home garden, we've rounded up some cutting-edge lifestyle and product trends that are likely to have a big impact on the planet and your family's health.

Supplement Shelf
Vitamin Basics
To maintain health, venture beyond multivitamins. Find out which vitamins made our must-have list.

Minerals 101
Vitamins usually grab headlines, but dietary minerals are just as important. Here is our list of essentials.

Specialty Nutrients
Learn how you can benefit from nutrients ranging from antioxidants and enzymes to homeopathic formulas and green superfoods.

8 Supplement Myths: True or False?
We explore eight common myths surrounding the best uses of herbs, vitamins and other nutrients.

Beauty & Personal Care
Are you a Natural Beauty?
You'll know after you read this concise guide to what ingredients to look for in personal care products.

Looking Pretty
Don't cake on harmful cosmetics. Mineral makeup is gentle to your skin while it keeps you looking good.

Aromatherapy Essentials
Energize with eucalyptus and refresh with sage. Learn how scents can help set your mood.

Foods for Life
6 Superfoods that Prevent Disease
Discover the newest types of packaged foods at health food stores and get insider tips on picking wholesome products for your family. There's even a troubleshooter guide for decoding nutrition labels.

Shopping the Center Aisles
Discover the newest types of packaged foods at health food stores and get insider tips on picking wholesome products for your family. There's even a troubleshooter guide for decoding nutrition lables.