· By Rashelle Black
“Natural” Is Not a Magic Word
And I say that as a naturopath.
I love nature.
I’ve built much of my work around understanding how we can use what nature gives us to support the body.
But we need to clear something up.
“Natural” does not automatically mean good for you.
Poison ivy is natural.
I’m still not putting it in your facial serum.
The word natural has become so common in wellness marketing that we’ve almost stopped questioning it. It’s printed on skincare, supplements, food, shampoo and probably an Ancient Himalayan Energy Detox Foot Mist somewhere on the internet.
Instead of being impressed by one word on the front of a package, turn it around.
What’s actually in it?
Why is it there?
Is the claim supported by evidence?
And most importantly: Is it appropriate for you?
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, part of the National Institutes of Health, makes an important point: natural does not necessarily mean safer or better. Natural products can still have side effects, and supplements may interact with medications.
That doesn’t make nature the enemy.
It makes education important.
That philosophy matters to me at LivingMajik. I believe ingredients should be chosen for a reason—not because they’re trendy or because their names look pretty on a label.
So ask questions.
Read labels.
Research big promises.
And when something could affect a medical condition or treatment, talk with an appropriate healthcare professional.
You don’t have to fear your choices.
Be curious about them.
The goal isn’t to become afraid of what you’re putting in or on your body.
It’s to become better at choosing it.
— Rashelle Black, Board Certified Naturopath
CARE FOR THE BODY YOU LIVE IN
Part 5 of a five-part LivingMajik series.
Research & Further Reading
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, National Institutes of Health
Natural Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Safer or Better
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, National Institutes of Health
Using Dietary Supplements Wisely
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About the Author
Rashelle Black, BCN, is a Board Certified Naturopath and founder of LIVINGMAJIK. Through nutrition, botanical wellness, and practical lifestyle guidance, she helps people make informed choices that support whole-body wellness. Her approach combines evidence-informed education with the belief that healthy living should feel empowering, sustainable, and enjoyable.
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