In this episode, we dive into the changes coming to the natural products industry with podcast host and natural products broker Rob Seeman. Starting with Naturals in the News, we discuss the changes in labeling regarding GMO's, the return of a whole food sugar called Jaggery, and research on lemon verbena and hibisucs for promotion of satiety. 
Then, our guest is Rob Seeman of Whole Earth Radio and Marketing gives us his birdseye view of the changes in the industry over the past 30 years and the 2022 Anaheim Natural Products Expo.
Our favorite things covers Bacopa monnieri and Magnesium threonate. Check it out!
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In today's episode, Tom and Nan take a deeper look into Ticks and Tick Borne diseases during Naturals in the News. Their very special guest today is Dr. Arthur Gertler, who has specialized in integrative approaches to Lyme Disease for over 15 years. He has been a board certified Gastroenterologist and Internist for over 40 years and now has a Lyme focused practice in Natick Massachusetts. The three discuss the massive dangers (and prevalence) of Lyme disease and how doctors like Arthur Gertler are finding new ways to treat it.
In Our Favorite Things, Nan and Tom cover Stevia and Neem as some of the best biofilm busters in the natural realm.
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This week, Naturals in the News answers the question "is there a gene that makes you love nature?", recent studies on psyilocybin and depression, students finding a unique use for invasive water plant, new info on how the microbiome affects MS and so much more.
Our special guest for Naturals in the Know is Silvia Solaun MS, a leader in the natural products industry and an modern day bioactivist whose 501c3 is working to protect public lands in NJ and around the country.
Our Favorite things puts a spotlight on cilantro also known as coriander and glutatione for human health and wellbeing.
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Learn more about Silvia and her work: https://www.savespartamountain.org/ 
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Sign our on-line petition thru Change.org at https://www.change.org/p/help-save-our-precious-public-lands?recruiter=533135129 
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Send an email to Governor Murphy at [email protected] as our NJ public lands ar e at risk for logging.
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This week, Naturals in the News ranges from hallucenogenics in ancient societies to using mushrooms to treat gout. 
Then, Tom and Nan take a deep dive into what constitutes a good clinical trial and why that's important. 
Our Favorite Things touches on Gogi Berries and N-Acetyl-Cysteine with additional announcements of new segments and fun ideas for all to participate in. Come join us for our fifth episode!
Also, we'd love to hear about all the darndest things your natural food customers are saying. Share a funny anecdote with us and we'd love to feature your story (and your store) on the show! Be featured in our new segment, Natural Customers Say The Darndest Things, coming soon! Reach out on our socials, or contact us at the links below to share.
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Antibacterial Efficacy of Pomegranate Mouthwash in Advanced Dental Disease Compared to Chlorhexidine
Curcumin and Piperine Combination for the Treatment of Patients with Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial

We start our fourth episode with a brief look at the headlines in the Natural Products Industry news, such as how to prepare broccoli to get more from it, bilberry for eye health-related to screen time fatigue and saffron for perimenopause. From there, we interview a very vibrant and beloved cosmetic chemist, Autumn Blum, who has dedicated her life to protecting the waterways and reefs of the world by creating validated reef safe sunscreen and body care products. Finishing the epsiode with Our Favorite Things, Nan will cover quercetin and Tom gives a skilled herbalists look at nettles.
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In Naturals in the News, we cover the performance-enhancing herb Tongkat Ali and the recent FDA ruling on N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC)
In Naturals in the Know, we interview Dr. Daniel Fabricant, CEO of the Natural Products Association, regarding the FDA ruling on NAC and its implication for access to supplements going forward.
In Our Favorite Things, we cover the very important amino acid L-Lysine and the very beneficial and supportive herb Lemon Balm.
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The second episode is an in-depth and exciting conversation with Carl Germano CNS, CDN, author of Road to Ananda, a simple guide to the Endocannabinoid System, Hemp Phytocannabinoids/CBD, and your health. We explore the lesser-known compounds found in hemp that are synergistic with CBD as well as other plants and nutraceuticals that support health and wellness.
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In this inaugural episode, the Supplement Super Sleuth and the Herbal Storyteller take an inside look at the natural products industry. Together, they uncover details on the validity of health claims made on the internet such as weight loss, what they know about inflammation, and whether or not we can trust our supplements, with the help of special guest, Gordon Ens, the founder of Inflammatory Markers Laboratory.
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