Health & Beauty Updates!

Hello Health Nut Fam!

We are so excited for all the new changes going on around the store! It’s been a minute since we’ve hopped on & done an update for our blog, so here it is!

First off, our beloved Krissy is back from having her baby! She’s brought back so much energy to our store & has been decorating her heart out! Have you been in lately?! The Health & Beauty section has gotten its very own makeover! Krissy has helped so much with making sure our store stays aesthetic, welcoming, & up to date with new products!

One highlighted beauty brand we just welcomed in is a minimalist makeup company, Fat and the Moon! They are small batch made & contain only herbal, simple ingredients! Their goal as a company is to provide handcrafted, clean body care products. For those seeking natural & effective alternatives to chemical-filled products, check them out at https://www.fatandthemoon.com!

• Nourishing Ingredients & Non-Toxic Messaging

• Herbalist formulated

• Minimal, Reusable, & Conscious packaging

• We are carrying their lip tints, lip stains, highlighters, & an eye coal!

Another exciting new beauty product we are carrying now are Gua Sha stones! These are made out of Rose Quartz which are known to have healing properties. Gua Sha is a traditional skincare technique focused on balancing your energy! It can be used to help lift the face & aid in lymphatic drainage. Some people also use them to boost circulation & relieve muscle tension in the face.

So how do you use a Gua Sha stone? It is best paired with a freshly washed face & a moisturizer or a face oil. This is so your skin will absorb it better from after using your Gua Sha stone! The stone is then used parallel & massaged outward gently throughout your face & down your neck. It can even be used on your scalp & on your chest! If your wanting to see better results from your skincare routine, then adding Gua Sha might be the solution for you!

If you have visited the store lately, you may have noticed all the baskets scattered on the shelves! These are also new additions & a customer favorite! They are African Market Baskets —also known as Bolga baskets. They are handwoven from artisans in Africa. Our customers & staff love using them as an alternative to plastic bags while shopping! Plus they are so earthy & cute! Most importantly, they support African weavers & their families! African Market Baskets are also members of the Fair Trade Federation & the Green America! Their organization stands for:

• supporting safe & empowering working conditions

• ensuring the rights of children

• creating opportunities for economically & socially marginalized producers

Next time you’re visiting Health Nut Nutrition, you’ll have to grab one of these beautiful baskets! To learn more about their mission, visit https://www.africanmarketbaskets.com/.

We are so excited for all the new changes & products coming our way! Please follow our blog & social media platforms to stay up to date on all the fun things Health Nut is doing! Thank you for your constant support!

Much love,

Health Nut Nutrition

Affiliated links:

https://www.fatandthemoon.com

https://theskincareboutique.com/what-is-a-gua-sha-stone-how-will-it-benefit-your-skin/

https://www.africanmarketbaskets.com

https://www.fairtradefederation.org

https://www.greenamerica.org

Supplement Your Life: Four tips that will change the way you shop

In this day and age, it can be tricky to use food as our body’s natural medication. And let’s be honest, we don’t always have the time to cook a healthy meal. So in the midst of the busyness, how do we get our daily nutrients? How do we address those irritating symptoms we deal with? Well, supplements are one answer. In our culture, we’re often overfed and yet, surprisingly, nutrient deficient. When you take the right supplements on a regular basis, you’ll discover that you’re more energized. Your appetite may decrease as well, because food cravings often come from nutrient deficiencies. So that's great to know, right, but how do you look for the ideal supplement? Keep reading and discover four tips that will change the way you shop.

Check for Fillers

Many herbal supplement brands put fillers in their capsules. These fillers, or extra herbs, sound great, but there isn’t enough to provide real, medicinal value. For this reason, it’s important to look at the ingredients, especially if you have any food allergies or food intolerances.

Sometimes, these brands don’t list their fillers in the ingredients, and on occasion, they don’t even contain the herb on the label. Recently in New York, four major store chains were forced to stop selling their adulterated supplements by the NY Attorney General (click here to learn more). That’s why it’s important to purchase from a brand you can trust.

Here at the Health Nut, we carry professional-grade, hypoallergenic supplements like Pure Encapsulations, Source Naturals, Designs for Health, and many more. We also carry great cost-effective brands. These options may contain fillers, but rest assured, they’re all sourced from companies who put everything in the list of ingredients. We also have our own Health Nut brand that is often a solid choice.

How are your herbs harvested?

It’s important to purchase your supplements from a company dedicated to the sustainable harvest of herbs. Certain herbs like Ginseng are over-harvested, and as a result, their population is declining in America and other parts of the world. Over-harvesting isn’t the only factor for their decline, but you can make a difference by supporting companies who practice sustainable wildcrafting. Additionally, during mass harvests these companies may dry the herbs under too much heat, which endangers the herb’s array of phytonutrients.

So naturally, it’s important to know and trust your brand. We do our best to source from companies who offer professional-grade, herbal supplements while practicing sustainable wildcrafting.

Reduce your pill intake

Capsules are perfect when you need a boost in your health. Herbal supplements are a quick and easy way to take a concentrated dose of an herb, but once you’re back to health, there are amazing ways to maintain your health and reduce your pill intake.

You can take herbs as a tea or tincture. The Health Nut in-store brand has a wide range of quality tinctures, which lessens the amount of capsules you’re taking. It’s as simple as adding the recommended number of drops into your water, juice, or tea.

Once again, we recommend our professional-grade supplements. They were created by biochemists and doctors who worked together to create the ultimate formula for specific issues like joint pain, osteoporosis, etc. They combine the herbs you need into one capsule, so you don’t have to take several supplements at once or figure it out on your own.

As always, do your homework

We want to help you! But no one knows your body better than you. If you do your homework, so to speak, it’ll make your shopping experience that much better. Feel free to tell us what you’ve learned! We’re here to educate you, yes, but we’re also here to learn. 

We look forward to seeing you during your next visit.

- the Health Nut Nutrition team