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16 • The Beacon October 1 , 2020

Marilyn ’ s Natural Foods under new ownership

By Jen Jones
A staple in Coshocton for 43 years , Marilyn ’ s Natural Foods has a new owner . Laura Belt has worked in the store for almost three years and , as of July 1 , is the new owner .
“ From day one this place felt like home to me . I loved working here and just kept praying . Everything happened so fast . Buying it was an answer to my prayers ,” Belt said . “ Marilyn Wiley wanted the legacy of the store to live on . She asked me , and I accepted . We have customers who have been coming here forever who are like family , and I wanted to keep that going .”
Belt said , especially now with COVID-19 around , people need other options for their health besides traditional medicines . All of the staff members take classes to stay up to date on new ideas , and the store has a clinical nutritionist on staff , Bill Strandwitz , to help with any questions customers may have .
“ Digestion is one of the biggest reasons people come here . We can help with so many problems with digestion , like ( irritable bowel syndrome ), gallbladder problems and heartburn ,” Belt said .
Belt said by getting the gut to work right , many other problems are alleviated or go away .
Another reason people visit the store is pain and inflammation . “ We have several options to help with pain ,” Belt said .
Customers also can bring a copy of recent blood work with them and talk to Strandwitz .
“ He can explain the results and help them decide what they might need ,” Belt said .
Belt suggested customers bring a list of medications with them when they visit . Talking to Strandwitz is free , and he has written several pamphlets with the latest information on many
Jen Jones
Laura Belt is the new owner of Marilyn ’ s Natural Foods on Main Street . She is standing with a display of immune-boosting products that are popular in the store .
health issues people face and what options the store can offer them .
“ Finding ways to boost energy is another big reason people visit ,”
Belt said .
The store offers vitamins , minerals , food , gluten-free foods , books , essential oils and probiotics .
“ We have source material all around the store so someone can read what product might help them . Our staff is always ready to answer questions too ,” Belt said . “ We want people to feel welcome as soon as they come in and for them to leave more knowledgeable than when they arrived . I also want anyone who is not satisfied to let us know . We can ’ t fix a problem if we don ’ t know about it .”
The store is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a . m . to 5:30 p . m ., Saturday from 9:30 a . m . to 3 p . m . and closed on Sunday . The phone number is 740-622-6792 .
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