Viridian – Magnesium, B6 & Saffron

Viridian – Magnesium, B6 & Saffron

I have something to confess: PMS turns me into a hormonal mess. I have literally cried over spilt milk in one particular previous premenstrual whirlwind. I’m not alone either, with around 25% of women of reproductive age suffering moderate to severe premenstrual syndrome symptoms, which occur 1-2 weeks before menstruation. It’s not nice for me, or the people around me who have to put up with my monthly mood swings, irritability and emotional outbursts; so when I saw Viridian Nutrition’s…

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This Month’s Top Picks

This Month’s Top Picks

Advertisement   A herbal choice for pain relief Made from extracts of freshly harvested arnica, A.Vogel Atrogel Arnica Gel is a traditional herbal medicinal product for use in the symptomatic relief of muscular aches, pains and stiffness, sprains, bruises and swelling after contusions, exclusively based upon long-standing use as a traditional remedy. Atrogel is an easy to apply non-greasy gel which has the pleasant scent of Arnica flowers and can also be used in conjunction with other medicines. Always read…

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Discover the Key to Lasting Energy

Discover the Key to Lasting Energy

Do you struggle with maintaining your energy levels throughout the day? Is getting out of bed difficult every morning? Elizabeth Montgomery, London’s leading Holistic Nutritional therapist shares with us her key tips for lasting energy and why it’s so important for us to adopt a more holistic lifestyle for long term success: The stresses of daily life can be very demanding, with more and more people finding it difficult to maintain the energy levels needed to get by. Many find…

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Six Natural Ways to Help Diminish Anxiety

Six Natural Ways to Help Diminish Anxiety

Do you feel nervous over the slightest thing and struggle to deal with certain situations? You are not alone. There are over 8.2 million cases of anxiety in the UK and according to Cambridge University, women are nearly twice as likely to experience anxiety than men. These can be common signs of anxiety, but often stress and anxiety are not clearly distinguished. Stress is a response to what appears to be a threat in a situation and the anxiety is a…

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5 Thirst-quenching Infused Water Recipes

5 Thirst-quenching Infused Water Recipes

The benefits of water are endless. Crucial for nutrition, energy and vitality, humble H20 is the ultimate building block for a healthy lifestyle. Although it may be important, the thought of drinking glass after glass of plain old water doesn’t seem too appealing. Thankfully, Rooi’s range of sports water bottles are the perfect way to make deliciously-infused recipes that promise to give an energising boost – each and every time. Here’s a few of our personal favourites: Citrus infusions Brimming…

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Your Health Dilemmas Answered

Your Health Dilemmas Answered

Probiotic yoghurt or probiotic supplement? Multivitamin or individual vitamins? We are facing health dilemmas every day, and with the constant stream of new research and new supposedly ‘healthier’ options bombarding us continuously, our choices are getting more and more complex. When it comes to your food, health and lifestyle, you want to make sure you’re making the right decisions. We have spoken to leading experts to answer the most common mind-boggling questions many of us…. Probiotic yoghurt vs. probiotic supplement…

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Top Beauty Tips for a Radiant Glow this Summer

Top Beauty Tips for a Radiant Glow this Summer

It’s spring and you’ll feel the general mood of the world has changed. The days are longer, the sun shines brighter and we’re all in a more hopeful mood to make small changes in our lifestyle especially with summer just around the corner. Vidhi Patel, consultant nutritionist at Minerva Research Labs, has outlined top nine beauty hacks for achieving radiant glow this summer: #1 Zinc is the most important nutrient to slow down the ageing process. Zinc can be found in…

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Our Top Five Beauty Botanicals

Our Top Five Beauty Botanicals

We discover the top botanicals for skincare and beauty… Botanicals are powerful plant extracts and oils derived from plants, flowers, herbs, nuts, seeds, roots and berries. They have been used in beauty regimes for centuries, even Cleopatra used black cumin seed oil as a beauty treatment. You may not be familiar with the term, but most of our natural and organic beauty brands use botanicals in their products.   Our Top 5 Beauty Botanicals We’ve picked out five of our…

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Botanicals for Skin Complaints

Botanicals for Skin Complaints

We’ve discovered the most common skin complaints and recommend the most effective botanicals to help relieve symptoms… Sensitive Skin- Prone to Redness & Blotchiness The top three botanicals to look for are licorice, oats and camomile. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) contains anti-inflammatory properties. Oats (Avena sativa) relieve dryness and inflammation. Camomile (Matricaria recutita) calms redness. Oily Skin- Prone to Acne There are two botanical ingredients that help soothe oily, acne-prone skin. Camomile (Matricaria recutita) reduces redness, and witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)…

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Natural Baby

Natural Baby

Having a baby is a truly life changing experience, and of course it’s only natural to want to protect and care for your child the best that you can. There are a lot of companies that use harmful chemicals in essential products, so it’s important to know what to look out for in ingredients. Read on to discover these harmful chemicals and to find out about our favourite natural baby products… Harmful Chemicals We’ve spoken to Jane Mason, owner of…

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