With the summer holidays in full swing, I was delighted when I received the ORGANii Everyday Organic Sun Range in the post, especially with the scorching weather that we have been getting in the UK. I am always looking for a new sun care range which will not only protect my skin, but also has a long-lasting affect. The range includes an SPF50 Sun Milk, SPF30 Sun Cream and an After Sun Cream. What makes this range even better is…
We ask the experts for their top tips on how to improve and support digestive health… The health of our digestive system is vital, as highlighted by the Greek philosopher Hippocrates who wrote 2000 years ago, ‘all disease begins in the gut’. Yes, our digestive system digests food and excretes the waste, but it also produces hormones, contains more than one thousands species of bacteria and is controlled by its own nervous system that is almost as complex as the brain’s….
How to support your child’s immunity ready for the new school year… After a long summer break, it’s time for the kids to head back to school and focus on classes, sports and extra curricular activities – to be able to do this successfully, their health needs to be in tip-top condition. The new school year tends to be the start of a cycle of illnesses, including colds, flu and stomach bugs, thanks to the number of youngsters all in one room,…
Discover how to look after your skin this winter, naturally… The harsh weather of winter makes this season a particularly challenging time for our skin, especially if it is already sensitive and prone to dryness. The drop in temperature outside paired with the hot central heating inside can adversely affect the natural moisture barrier functions of the skin, resulting in dry, flaky skin. This extreme contrast of temperature can also make the skin more sensitive and more likely to flare-up….
Today is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day, which is a day dedicated to creating awareness about the disorder. Dr Marilyn Glenville, the UK’s leading nutritionist and author of The Natural Health Bible for Women (www.marilynglenville.com), explains: “Although PTSD is a mental disorder that develops after someone has experienced a traumatic event in their life, it is important to think about how we might be able to help reduce the symptoms and the duration of those symptoms by helping…
‘Lepicol Lighter is a high fibre product containing seven strains of live bacteria, chromium, an essential mineral that helps the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels, glucomannan, a plant fibre which contributes to weight loss and psyllium husk, which contributes to maintaining normal bowel transit.’ Manufactured by Probiotics International Ltd (Protexin), the makers of Bio-Kult and Lepicol, Lepicol Lighter contains seven strains of live bacteria to help support your gut flora. It also contains psyllium husk to support bowel movements,…
Founded in Switzerland in 1931 by Dr. Hugo Brandenberger, the organic beverage company, Biotta, has remained dedicated to its original goal of producing top-quality juice from vegetables and fruits just as nature intended–fresh from the field into the bottle. Biotta has established reliable and scientific organic growing techniques, protecting the natural wholesomeness and taste of all ingredients, and their juices use only natural and physical processing methods as opposed to commonly used chemical methods. Biotta juices are: 100 percent organic…
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‘This night-time nootropic contributes to normal psychological and cognitive function, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal production of thyroid hormones and normal DNA synthesis.’ Motion Nutrition are known as a sports nutrition brand, but they are far more than that. They are all about living an active lifestyle and provide nutritional support with the aim to help you live an active and healthy life. From brain health nootropics that support your mental wellbeing to organic sports supplements, they have…
How to alleviate anxiety and stress naturally… Some people thrive on a little stress as it stimulates one to achieve, but if you find yourself constantly stressed or anxious in a way in which it is excessive that’s when there is a problem. Chronic stress, anxiety and worry can have devastating effects on our heath and can trigger a number of illnesses too. “We are often anxious in our lives, especially if we are worrying about someone or something. However,…