Wellness Corner

As someone who is interested in health and wellness, you've probably taken at least a moderate interest in "natural" products. Although many people use Western medicine and anti-aging techniques, they often combine that use with the use of natural products on a daily basis. This two-pronged approach can assist the individual in remaining healthier over time.

However, if you've ever researched the use of natural products, you probably know that there doesn't seem to be any clear-cut definition of what "natural" is. How are we supposed to take better care of ourselves if the labels on our products are ambiguous? That was the exact thinking behind a new certification program developed by the National Products Association to streamline the definition of "natural".

The certification puts guidelines on what can and can't be called "natural" in the market. Those guidelines include that the product must be at least 95% derived from a natural source with ingredients that are renewable or plentiful in nature. There are also guidelines as to the processing of these products.

Question of the Day: Do you think it is important to stick with natural ingredients in your daily life?

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