Over the last five years, consumers as a group have opened up the market for health and wellness businesses, because of their increased awareness and focus on eating and living a healthy lifestyle. In 2004 alone, Americans spent $42.8 billion dollars on natural and organic products that were part of their diet, personal care, and environmental concerns. That makes the health and wellness industry a home business with great potential if you go about it the right way.

First, decide what aspect of the industry you want to start out with. It doesn't mean you can't expand later, but it does give you a primary area to concentrate on for the start up. Surf the Interet for sales statistics on your particular interests, such as herbal supplements, natural beauty products, health foods, and diet products. Try surveying co-workers and members of any groups you belong to regarding their purchase of health and wellness products.

To start your own wellness business, you can sign up with a company that provides you with a sales kit for a given fee, and rewards you with a percentage of sales and bonuses for signing up other consultants. There are countless businesses that allow you to do this.

List of Network Marketing Wellness Companies:

Agel Enterprises
Ameriplan
AMS Health Sciences
Arbonne International
Cleure
Cyberwize
Daisy Blue Naturals
EcoQuest International
Free Life International
Fruta Vida
Gano Excel
Global Vision
Herbalife
ITV Ventures
Isagenix International
Kyani Inc
Mannatech
Market America
Matol
Melaleuca
MonaVie
Nature's Sunshine
Neways
Nikken
Nu Skin
Nussentials
Omnitrition
ONE Group
Pharmanex
Procard International
Reliv
Royal Body Care
Self Indulgence
Shaklee Distributor
Tahitian Noni
Take Shape for Life
Team Beachbody
TriUnity International - Acai Plus
USANA Health Sciences
Vemma
Viva Life Science
Watkins Incorporated
Wholefood Farmacy
XanGo

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