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!

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.

I was really impressed with the quality, freshness and size of the veg boxes from Apple Organics…read more The staff are friendly, helpful and can always recommend a good recipe for whatever veg is in season. It's made my life a lot easier having a veg box delivered to my door and because they can also include other organic groceries it's saved me having to make special trips to a health food shop. An excellent service that I highly recommend.

I came in here to purchase some jasmine tea and happened to ask about what they might have to…read moreremedy sciatica, as I've been suffering for nearly a year now, and am getting a little fed up with it. I explained I'd been to the doctors and have tried prescription drugs and am soon to receive physio but would like to look at other options. The chap in here was great, really friendly and immediately got his booklet down to show me the info he had. Apparently I can try St. John's Wort, amongst other things, so that was really useful to know. At only £5 roughly per bottle, it seems like that would be a pretty reasonable amount to spend, should physio fail me, so I am seriously considering coming back in the near future! My guess is that if you've an ailment and the traditional routes are failing you, as they are me so far, then absolutely pop in for some advice. I can't speak for the effectiveness of herbal and homeopathic remedies, other than my own experiences, but you'll be getting advice from someone who certainly knows this area well! (I've used homeopathic remedies before and actually, placebo or not, have found them to be successful!) As mentioned previously, this shop also holds all manner of speciality products (tofu, vegan items, wheat free etc) and a number of organic bits as well. Prices on those items are a little bit more than you'd hope to pay, (I almost gasped at the honey price tag, it's true) but I guess that's the premium that is speciality, isn't it? I'm sure, if there's a particular item that relates, this place would have it. For healthy bits this place is great and the staff offer lovely advice, but if you just want some plain free range eggs, at £2+ a go for six this mightn't be the shop!

If your lifestyle is taking it's toll and you are one of the very fit and healthy people in Leeds…read morewith a passion for a healthy welfare, you really need to know about Headingley Natural Food store. Leeds is without a Holland and Barrats, therefore Natural Food Store is a popular alternative. However it's prices reflect it's smaller chain name. In particular Maximusicle and other weight and muscle products (such as protein shakes) to me seem rather pricey with Maxi Muscle products being ten pounds more expensive than what larger brands offer! For a smaller store the selection is huge and the staff will order in any products you are after. The staff also seem to have a huge knowledge of their products. When questioning them on their whey products the bloke that served me really knew his stuff!! Located on North Lane you will have to search for near by parking however is very handy if you live close by and you are within walking distance.

Worker there was low-key a tart. Idk about the chocolate tho it kinda tasted like chocolate which…read moreI'm allergic to so idk of I have to go to the hospital or not so it might hinder my experience

What a wonderful sweet shop. Took me so far back in time that I nearly missed my plane from Leeds…read moreBradford Airport. They have all the traditional sweets and I was spoiled for choice. Real olde world and highly recommended!