No lovely market town is complete without some kind of specialist health store, and this is the one…read morefor Otley. Chevin Health Store is like some kind of sale store for those specialist supplement items. They've their little sandwich board out the front detailing the latest offers and research on vitamins and extracts so you are always in the know. For those beef cake types they have all the necessary (and I use that word loosely...) products that help you to buff up to your heart's delight sans the 'roids. Homeopathic remedies are also on sale here, as are herbal teas, natural honeys, nuts and all the usual goodness! The door may be a little off-putting as it's hard to see in, but don' be put off as it's pretty friendly inside!

Young student girl very helpful and polite.read more

This shop is a lovely gem of a shop in the little town of Oakwood. It might not have the fruit and…read moreveg section as in Love Organic, Chapel A, but it certainly can match them for organic nuts and seeds! As well as this there is a vast selection of health supplements, which is surprising for such a small space, of all kinds from homeopathy right through to oral vitamins. They also have a huge selection of quirky items such as organic beers and alcohols, free from foods and even those awesome old school jam jars of sweets, like mint imperials, which are the kind of thing you expect from a gift shop in Devon. The lady at the counter was absolutely lovely and gave excellent service - multi tasking a customer on the phone and a lady in the shop simultaneously! They also have an in house Doctor who can provide acupuncture, amongst other services - housed above the actual store. All in all I found this shop to be brilliant. For all your organic health needs, come to The Health Store in Oakwood.

On entering the shop, my eyes were met with a beautiful array of fresh, organic fruit and…read morevegetables. (Or venchtables as I used to call them, until I was embarrassingly old enough to know better.) Large wicker baskets full of apples greet the customer, many having the all important bonus leaf. It truly made me want to pick them up and start skipping through a nearby meadow, wearing a flowing dress and possibly conversing with tamed animals. Too far? Forget it. A former vegetarian myself, I understand the convenience of having somewhere like Out Of This World to rely on in a city centre. It means being able to purchase items which are sometimes not even stocked in the larger supermarkets, to maintain a balanced diet without being forced to use unwanted substitutions. Too well stocked to be a health food shop, Out Of This World falls into the category of health food supermarket. There is a huge range of the usual nuts, seeds and pulses; but also a surprising number of Traidcraft toiletries, recycled stationary, hair dye and household cleaning products. Alongside fairly traded tea and coffee, vitamins, supplements and natural remedies, the store also caters for sufferers of restrictive diets. There is a varied selection of groceries for people who have to omit gluten, wheat and diary from their nutritional intake, and a large number of vegetarian and vegan ready meals. One reason why I particularly like Out Of This World, is because they stock Samuel Smith ale and lager. A real favourite with my Other Half and I, they provide us with a constant hoard. Bondgate Bakery in Otley supply the store with freshly baked loaves and buns, with gluten and wheat free alternatives available. A deli counter offers freshly made quiches, samosas and wraps - a handy lunch or a lazy supper. The staff are very approachable and were more than happy to assist me in finding a difficult item for a family member. What I mean by that, is my Gran was looking for bee pollen, because the lothario that she listens to on her local radio station had been praising its medical benefits. Any shop that can help me in my quest for bee pollen, has earned respect in my eyes.

This shop is the city centre's answer to Chapel A's Love Organic. It has been here ever since I…read moremoved to Leeds and as such is certainly one of the more longstanding stores in town. A lot of places have changed in what feels like a very small space of time, but not Out Of This World. I used to come here on Saturdays to purchase their organic milk and elderflower cordial for the bar that I worked at on Call Lane. It was always handy to stock up in case anyone wanted a White Russian, but really it was mostly to supply my need for coffee. Also, there is nothing quite as refreshing as elderflower cordial and lemonade. Seriously, it used to be my favourite drink. I love the smell when you walk in to this shop. It's not exclusive, it's that same smell most organic shops have, but it is lovely. The smell of good. Only goodness. Nothing in here can really be bad for you. At least, that's what we can believe until we learn otherwise! Within you will find, as well as hoards of organic foods, all sorts of enviro-friendly cosmetics, cleaning products (for you and your clothes) and much more. It errs on the expensive side if you wanted to do your weekly shop here, but it is sure worth buying that elderflower cordial. Yum!

Only Natural is a nice little independent health food shop, its slightly out of the town centre and…read moreIve always wondered how they manage to thrive as there is never anyone in whenever I go! But they must get some customers as they have been open for more than 20 years now! The staff are very friendly and will happily chat with you. They sell a good variety of products from run of the mill vitamins to rarer harder to find supplements and aromatherapy products and homeopathic medicines. Additionally they also have a nice little range of veggie foods too which is an added bonus especially as the food isnt the typical veggie foods you normally expect to find.

From the owner: At Only Natural we have a large range of food supplements. Vitamins and minerals, Sports…read moresupplements, Bodycare products, Healthy foods and snacks. We also have a range of foods for gluten free diets. Our assistants are happy to discuss your needs and offer advice whenever possible.

This is a lovely store which sells eco friendly and ethically sourced products including skincare…read moremade from all natural ingredients. The store was set up by two sisters who are vegetarian and qualified therapists and you can also buy online from their website. They stock Dr Hauschka skincare products and vegetarian vitamins from Viridan as well as Weleda, Bioforce and Greenpeople to name a few. You can even purchase a jute bag to carry your purchases which is fully biodegradable once you have used it for a lifetime.

Gorgeous shop selling the most amazing range of products - i buy all my vitamins there, they are so…read morehelpful and have so much advice - def worth a visit.

Town Street's Purely Natural is one of those health shops that have been popping up everywhere in…read morerecent years - you know, the sort of place that offers supposedly healthy body supplements while still using entirely natural ingredients (mainly plant extracts). There is everything you could ever need from a health food shop inside this place - cups of vitamins, minerals and every other pill that makes your skin or hair shiny, herbal stuff to help you lose weight (apparently), and general health/body/hair care products...and it's all made from the earth's natural goodness. While this is an assuring fact that you are not putting chemical crap into your body, it is also a suggestion that a lot of the stuff probably doesn't work as well as its chemically manufactured counterpart. But that's probably just me being a sceptic...either way, it's a great shop if you're into that kind of thing.

Sometimes even I get bored of being such a materialistic and basis human being. It's times like…read morethese that I feel the need for action. Let's make the world a better place and spread some love people. That's exactly what the Green Action Food Co-Op tries to do. This is a top little find. How refreshing to find a place dedicated to making the world a better place to be in. Run by volunteers, it aims to provide cost price ethical food. Hoorah I say, take a bow. It's a truly fresh vibe kitted in hand written posters and bright funky colours. What you'll get is good quality food and services without the guilt. Without a doubt, try the vegetable boxes and you'll not regret it. Beautifully fresh and pure as the day is young. Sourced locally and organic as well. I think you're onto something. It's not just about the produce either. Pop along and engage in the green action movement through the library, action groups or purely meeting like minded people. It's a total experience and we should be supporting such groups to make sure their existence continues. Viva Le Revolution, Le Green ActionFood Co-Op Revolution.

One of the last bastions of free thinking being put into action (not many Universities seem to…read moreencourage this anymore, tis all about the money L ) the Students Union allows shops like the free-shop and the Green Action Co-op to exist by not charging rent. The Co-op (opening times are variable as it is run by volunteers) allows for reasonably priced health food products to be sold in a not for profit way which keeps the cost of speciality foods like coffee from the Zapatista's, coconut oil, millet and eco detergent at an affordable price. They also offer and organic veg box service which, by buying in bulk to a central area also keeps costs down. If this isn't an excellent thought and service I don't know what is. It allows access to goods that are normally charged at a premium down to an affordable level.

A student favourite for all those who live in Crookesmoor and beyond!…read more It isn't the cheapest place for fruit and veg if you're buying in bulk but also offers a huge range of organic and wholefoods. You can also buy homemade bread/pizza type breads which are delicious! I think, if my memory serves me right, that Beanies were one of the first places to offer the canvas reuseable bags! They also offer a home delivery service.

Beanies whole-food shop is a Sheffield legend. It has been meeting the whole- and health-food needs…read moreof the local population for over 20 years. They somehow manage to cram an extensive range of fresh, organic, frozen and dried food products into two small rooms and then find room for cleaning products and other carefully chosen environmentally sensitive stuff! The shop is run as a cooperative and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. There's almost always someone on hand to offer advice on products and you might even be given recipe tips. The shops very popular with students and young families and because it's small it can get a crowded at certain times of the day and week. Parking can be a bit hit and miss.

Natures store is a health food shop and has been in Leigh town centre for many years and is run by…read morea wonderfully helpful gentleman and his son who will do their very best to help and advise and source items for you, they are also very knowledgeable. If you go into the store and ask for advice they go out of their way....'that extra mile' to assist you, which I think is lovely. The shop is situated on Lord St and is a small and well stocked store, a very interesting place to visit, quaint. The shop sells a variety of supplements, Vegan and Vegetarian products, herbal teas, organic products, food stuffs and gluten free products, skincare, hair care to name a few. It is an interesting place to browse as there are so many products on display and prices are reasonable too, and there is sometimes a clearance section that is well worth a look. There are car parks located around the town, these are pay and display, or if you only want to pop in to Natures store you can park on Lord st for a limited time only, or on Railway rd for a limited time only, in the allocated areas. Natures Store is well worth a visit, it is a friendly, family run business and Highly recommended by me. Update 10th May 2010 I feel the need to add to this review, having visited the Natures Store today. I went with particular items in mind and some knowledgeable and trustworthy advice. The items that I wanted were there and I was told when more stock would be available if there was something that they didn't have at that time, also as luck would have it they had liquorice tea which I have not been able to get for some time and they had some items on offer and in clearance (boxes may be damaged but product absolutely fine) that I purchased. Then I asked for advice regarding Vegan Omega 3,6,9 requirements and was given good, unbiased advice based on latest research and shown the product that they stocked. It was like being in an aladins cave, I was delighted with my purchases and the advice given. I can very highly recommend this store and hope that people shop there to support our fantastic local health store.

I agree entirely with the first reviewer; Nature's Store is a treasure trove. The owner is…read moreincredibly helpful and has helped me source more obscure latin-american foods. I also feel the need to mention the comprehensive homebrew section at the back; the beer kits sold at this store make amazing beer which I would rate as of a higher quality that that found in the average pub. This store is a major asset of the town. Keep up the good work Nature's Store!

I have used this store many times, it has all manner of protein supplements and health foods and…read moresupplements, it sell everything from vitamin A to zinc and everything inbetween. the shelves are always well stocked, and the staff are very helpful, a major plus point is there seem to be always a sale on there to. so bargains can be had.