It's a cute little place, the lady at the counter was very nice! I was the only customer in the…read moreplace, but to be fair it is 10am on a monday. They have a good selection of natural soaps and body care items. This is the only physical store i know of that sells soap nuts! The lady at the front desk told me when i was checking out that the third thursday of every month the store is 20% off. They also have a loyalty program you can sign up for, once you spend a certain amount, you get a coupon. The only thing concerning is that the prices were a bit high, and by the essential oils section, they had a sign for Young Living (which is a MLM).

Wow - no one has reviewed this place yet??? This store has a great variety of organic health…read moreitems. Owner is always on site & is very helpful with questions. Once a month on a Thursday he offers a discount on the products. A free-standing fresh Kombucha machine offering several types is available & nothing is better than a fresh Kombucha! Limited refrigerated items; no juice bar which would be fabulous.

Healthy Balance is the anchor at the end of a long rode. Regardless of how far of a drive it would…read morebe for you to get there, it is worth the trip. Jane is a walking encyclopedia in the knowledge and expertise of all products Healthy Balance has in store. What is not part of the inventory is easily ordered. Living at a great distance, myself, it is comforting to know that my elderly mother's health and wellbeing is in good hands. Jane has continued to have concern for all of her customers as though they are family. Can't say enough in regard to her impeccable customer relations. My mother has been a long-time customer of Healthy Balance. With patience and concentration from Jane and staff, I was brought up to date, and easily worked with my mother's vitamin/mineral and nutrient regiment, able to understand it, agree to adjust it, and also be the go-between with her primary care physicians and physical therapists. The longevity of the business shows her dedication to service, and the customers who continue to return, again and again.

Great health food store. Jane and her staff are very knowledgeable and customer focused. They…read moretake time to listen to customer needs and their supplements are top notch.

If you have never made your way into this unassuming shop in a strip mall in Chester, you are…read moremissing out. Wonderful selection coupled with a friendly, knowledgeable owners and staff--and it's a perfect combo. Not only is the store absolutely beautiful inside, they have amazing stuff that's fun to browse. I always pop in here for funky hostess gifts or "just because" presents. When I first started going here it was a typical small mom and pop organic type store but in the last year or two I have definitely noticed they've shifted their focus away from food products (probably because Dean's Market opened across the street) and made over the store's interior as well. It's really pretty and this improvement has made the store even better! I really love the huge and well organized selection of crystals. Apart from the unique gift selection, jewelry, crystals, incense, diffusers, books, candles etc, they have a huge selection of the best natural beauty products, vitamins and supplements. Incredible selection of CBD products; and especially go if you are looking for someone to guide you who is completely knowledgable on what cbd stuff will work best for you--you can trust their recommendations! (That def cannot be said with how widespread and popular CBD products have gotten recently.) I have def had all my questions answered and they go above and beyond. Seriously though, I tend to ask lot of questions and want to know what people who are trying to sell me stuff use themselves and I always gets a straight answer here!! I have really loved everything they have recommended to me. TL;DR Love this store! Best health/natural store anywhere!

This store is amazing. The selections are wonderful. Everything you need for meditation, zen,…read morehealing and more. The owner and his employee are both extremely knowledgeable and super friendly. This store is a gem in Chester and it is a MUST. If you haven't been, you're missing out. You'll go and wish you found this place sooner. Absolutely incredible.

In 2007, I had a terrible sinus infections and was having severe allergic reactions to many foods…read moreand drinks. I went to the Dr. but the medication they prescribed gave me the worst hives I have ever had. My sister was working with Ed at that time to learn natural remedies for healing Barrett's Esophagus and enduring Fibromyalgia, so she suggested I meet with Ed. I am very glad I did! Ed suggested Metagenics UltraClear Plus PH, Advaclear, and a Comprehensive Elimination Diet. It was incredible. Although the diet took a lot of discipline, the results were wonderful. My sinus infection cleared up, I no longer got hives, and i stopped having such severe reactions to food and beverages. At that time, I worked at Bloomingdale's and all of my coworkers asked what diet I was on because I looked slim but healthy and my hair, nails, and skin looked fantastic. Ed is extremely knowledgeable. Just go talk to him! Shopping in the store isn't scratching the surface of what Ed's Health Foods has to offer.

I used to live near Ed's and was a regular customer. Now I stop whenever I get a chance. Ed & his…read moreparents are very nice people. I mainly buy Worthington vegetarian food-Ed is one of the few who still keep it in stock. Ed's dad also suggested Bragg's which I'd never used before, but now is a go to for me. I miss seeing Ed's parents-they remind me of being a kid in a small town, where folks were kinder.

Nature's Harvest is owned by Michael Specchio, where he peddles expensive, unnecessary supplements…read moreto people desperate to feel better. Allow me to begin by saying Michael Specchio is not a licensed doctor (medical or naturopath) and there is a significant chance he will make you feel worse. This, mind you, is only discoverable after you've spent roughly $2,000. I've truly never had a worse experience with a provider as I did with Michael Specchio, let alone ever been gaslit or belittled to such a degree, and the whole process reeks of scamming. My brother had a better experience (possibly because he's a man, as Michael expressed his preference in helping men, so women beware) and saw results, which is why I wanted to try him out. It's $350 for a consultation and $250 for follow ups (that's as of this posting, they will raise the prices on you without notice or consent). You'll be asked to send in "recent labs" without any clarification as to what that means, probably because Michael doesn't even look at them. Just like with my brother, he ordered $700 worth of tests that can't be reimbursed by insurance, and despite my results being quite different from his, put me on the same exact diet, which is essentially the candida diet. Turns out, that diet has no studies behind it and rarely helps people with CFS (my biggest issue). Rather than providing a comprehensive list of approved and unapproved foods, Michael will rattle off a few things you can eat and a few you can't, and send you off. After you try this highly restrictive diet, you begin to have questions about things he didn't mention, and when you ask his support staff, they will largely ignore you and encourage you to spend another $250 to ask Michael yourself. I've never been unable to contact a provider directly in this way. A full month after asking for a list of foods and attempting the diet the best I could, I finally received a list. When I asked him why this wasn't provided to me sooner, he tried to argue that he customizes diets for every patient, which simply isn't true, as my brother's diet was virtually the same. He then tried to gaslight me by saying he spent 15 minutes going over the diet with me and that it was my fault for not understanding, when, in fact, I have the recording of the appointment (he encourages it) and he only spent a fraction of that time, and there was more on the list that was never mentioned than was. And though he apologized, he did so in an insincere and aggressive way, his ego-bruising resulting in interrupting me at every opportunity (when I brought this up, it seemed to make him interrupt me even more). Ironically, while he tried to blame me for not taking enough notes, he had taken zero notes on me, so every visit was like the first consultation and I would have to repeat my issues all over again. He will also prescribe $800 worth of supplements FROM HIS OWN STORE. Sounds pretty shady, right? In the three weeks that I tried this program, I felt absolutely horrible, and discovered that because he made no effort to listen to me, that these supplements were flushing out a vital medication that I told him about multiple times. I spoke to my usual licensed ND/MD and she looked him up to find he was not licensed, that all of these tests were unnecessary, and his radical supplement regimen was not only over-taxing my system, but could have put me at risk for pernicious anemia. I'm full of regret for not running all of this by her first, as she could have saved me a lot of time, money, and misery. I wanted to try Michael because he helped my brother, but his heavy-handed, blanket approach to treatment simply wasn't tailored to me or my needs. Never have I felt so attacked or exploited by a treatment process. They fleece people who desperately want to live healthier, normal lives, and we pay because it's our only hope. To exploit people like us is truly shameful and horrendous. I recommend finding a licensed naturopath in your area instead. Best of luck to you on your journey.

I have been a customer of Nature's Harvest for many years, but just last week I went to the store…read moreto purchase a favorite item (candied dried pineapple) and the clerk in the store basically ignored me and continued chatting with a good-looking male customer. I had been looking for candied pineapple, an item I have purchased there for years. The clerk managed to tear herself away from referenced good-looking guy and told me "maybe we'll be getting some in Friday afternoon." At which time I told her not to bother, I will purchase said candied pineapple on Amazon (which arrived in the mail today). I find the clerk's attitude is not conducive to encouraging regular customers to return. Susan Keenan, Blairstown

Green Life is the best grocer in the area. With the friendly service and the small town family…read morefeels, this store shines. In traditional grocery stores, 97% of the products are genetically modified or filled with chemicals or preservatives. Green Life gives our area the hope it needs to have an option for those who care about what they put in their bodies. If you think it's too expensive, try paying for healthcare. We love you guys!

This place is gem. A very wide variety of high quality vitamins available. Join their discount plan…read moreto save on pricing. Sure beats the supermarkets big time. Worth your time if you need a healthier lifestyle.

First visit to this Really Solid natural food market and I can already tell this is gonna be my…read morego-to market from now on. Ever since my local grassroots market in Denville closed down I've been searching for a replacement health food store and I'm pretty stoked about finding Greens which was previously Dean's.   They sell everything in here from Fresh Organic Produce, Vitamins, Supplements, Organic Pantry Items, Frozen Foods, Immunity Enforcement Supplies, Smart Snacks, Juices, and Healthy Drink Options. Plus if there's something specific you want or need they can order it for you, how cool is that??    Located inside is a small Cafe area where you can enjoy some Freshly Prepared Salads, Wraps, Sandwiches, Soups, or something whipped up fresh from their amazing Juice Bar. Might I recommend a freshly blended Detox Smoothie, ahhhh always does the trick. Come And Get Your Natural Food Munch On!!

Great natural food store. Manager is very well informed on all products they carry and is always…read moreopen to adding products I need. Staff is friendly and very helpful.