Whole Foods Market(R) Offers Natural Solutions to Help Build Up Body Defenses
With Immune System Support
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Whole Foods Market (Nasdaq:
WFMI), the leading natural and organic foods supermarket, offers seasonal
wellness support and features a variety of products that naturally build the
body's defenses and bolster the immune system.
"There's no better time of year to strengthen the immune system," said Jody
Villecco, nutritionist and quality standards coordinator for Whole Foods
Market. "Our Whole Body departments feature a variety of products including
certain herbs and other nutrients that can help nourish, strengthen and
support the body's immune system."
With an array of immune-system boosters available in its Whole Body
departments - along with podcasts, in-store lectures and seasonal wellness
tips - Whole Foods Market is this season's immune support destination.
Suggested immune system-boosting products include:
-- Source Naturals Wellness Formula - A powerful combination of herbs,
antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, Wellness Formula is the perfect
pick to rebalance your well-being. Suggested retail: $8.99 for 45
tablets.
-- Gaia Herbs Rapid Relief Black Elderberry Syrup - 100-percent natural
and
organic, this super-concentrated syrup is infused with the power of
elderberries, recognized for centuries for their health-supporting
properties. Packed with Vitamin C, this natural syrup helps support
healthy immune response. Suggested retail: $19.99 for 5.4 fl. oz.
-- 365 Everyday Value Flu Ease - Take this homeopathic formula at the
first
sign of the flu. Each dose of quick-dissolving, easy-to-take pellets
provides natural relief from body aches, fever, chills and other
symptoms. The best part? No side effects like drowsiness or drug
interaction risks. Suggested retail: $8.99 for six doses.
-- EO Hand Sanitizing Mint Spray - One tip to stay healthy is to keep
your
hands clean, so try an organic alternative to hand sanitizers with EO
Hand Sanitizing Spray. This combination of invigorating peppermint
oil,
Vitamin E and thyme sanitizes hands, leaving a refreshingly soothing
scent. Suggested retail: $4.99 for 2 fl. oz.
In addition to featuring a wide range of immune system-boosting products,
Whole Foods Market offers a series of podcasts and blogs on winter wellness,
available at www.wholefoodsmarket.com. Also, in-store lectures and brochures,
available in the Whole Body departments, address a number of topics,
including:
-- Differences between a cold and the flu
-- How ingredients like garlic, turmeric, cayenne pepper and kale can
help
strengthen the immune system
-- Which herbs and supplements provide immune support
-- Recipes for immune system-boosting soups and smoothies
-- Seasonal wellness tips to help ward off colds and the flu
"These are just a few favorite products that customers love. Our stores have a
variety of unique items to meet all immune-support needs," said Jeremiah
McElwee, senior Whole Body coordinator for Whole Foods Market. "Our Whole Body
team members are highly knowledgeable and can help you find the perfect
supplement or personal care products."
About Whole Foods Market®
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market
(www.wholefoodsmarket.com), a leader in the natural and organic foods industry
and America's first national certified organic grocer, was named "America's
Healthiest Grocery Store" in 2008 by Health magazine. The Whole Foods Market
motto, "Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet"(TM) captures the company's
mission to find success in customer satisfaction and wellness, employee
excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and
environmental improvement. Thanks to its 53,000 Team Members, Whole Foods
Market has been ranked as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in
America by FORTUNE magazine for 12 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2008, the
company had sales of $8 billion and currently has more than 275 stores in the
United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Whole Foods Market, Fresh &
Wild(TM), and Harry's Farmers Market® are trademarks owned by Whole Foods
Market IP, LP. Wild Oats® and Capers Community Market((TM)) are trademarks
owned by Wild Marks, Inc.
Contact: Janette Rizk
(310) 752-4400 Ext. 164
Janette_Rizk@thephelpsgroup.com
Kristen Bergevin
(310) 752-4400 Ext. 181
Kristen@thephelpsgroup.com
SOURCE Whole Foods Market
Janette Rizk, +1-310-752-4400, ext. 164, Janette_Rizk@thephelpsgroup.com, or
Kristen Bergevin, +1-310-752-4400, ext. 181, Kristen@thephelpsgroup.com, both
for Whole Foods Market
