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This time of the year is often stressful and busy. The holiday period is over, kids are back to school and work is back to full time.
Stress is one of the risk factors for developing several mental and physical disorders. Aromatherapy can help support the body in many ways to manage the stress within your daily routines.
Aromatherapy has an immediate impact on your sense of smell, also known as olfaction. When essential oils are inhaled, olfactory receptor cells in your nose are stimulated and the impulse is transmitted to the emotional centre of your brain, or limbic system. The limbic system is connected to areas of your brain linked to clarity and focus, breathing, blood circulation, as well as your endocrine glands which support hormone levels in your body and importantly your stress response. The properties of the oil, and the fragrance support the response of these systems.
February is the month where reality kicks back in and we farewell the blissful summer holiday season! Although sad, getting back to a sense of normality can mean stronger routines, more regular eating and sleeping patterns, and a general sense of calmness for many.
What you do want to be sure of is that the stress and pressures of work, family, and life in general do not creep straight back in, leaving you needing another holiday ASAP! Let's all take this chance to have a fresh start to our year, implementing strategies to set us up for a happy, healthy year ahead.
Consider your family's nutrition - could your loved ones benefit from extra nutrients in their diets? Is each family members' moods, digestive systems, immune systems and general health where they should be, or could they use a helping hand?
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An exciting brand you could turn to is Holland & Barrett - Health 2000's newest line of supplements from the reputable Holland & Barrett health stores in the UK. The incredible formulas and attractive price points, combined with their 'Superbrand' status, make this brand one that is worth checking out! You'll find their products in our stores and online now.
Until next month, take care,
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4 Introducing Holland & Barrett
6 Growing healthy kids
7 Back to school lunchbox tips & tricks
9 Give little digestive systems a helping hand
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A suitable from-birth supplement, Tribiotic Baby is a pre, pro and post biotic blend containing a tailored blend of friendly bacteria to support baby’s good health by helping to ensure balance in their gut flora for top-to-toe health.
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The diversity of your gut bacteria can have an impact on different areas of your health.
The Holland & Barrett Tribiotic range is an advanced biotic gut health range with tailored products for different wellness needs. Each product contains an advanced, triple-action biotic pre, pro and post complex, plus a tailored blend of scientifically studied, live strains of gut bacteria.
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Childhood is a period of continuous growth and development, but a significant growth period can affect a child’s mood, sleep and nutritional needs. Here are a few life hacks to help you through those times of transition.
Supporting healthy bone development in children is important as 40 percent of your bone mass is achieved between the ages of nine and fourteen. When children go through a big growth spurt, they may require additional vitamins and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, vitamin D and many other trace minerals. Great foods to eat to increase minerals in your family’s diet include meat, fish, green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, dairy products, and eggs.
Children first develop baby teeth, which will be replaced by permanent teeth between the ages of six and twelve. There are two main areas to focus on when developing new teeth. Mineralisation is one, and here you can follow the same nutritional advice as for bone health. The other is supporting healthy bacterial populations in the mouth, as this can affect gum and tooth health. This is where getting children to develop good tooth-brushing skills is important.
Quality sleep is essential and can be affected by all the changes above. For example, calcium and magnesium are needed for bone growth, but are essential for getting to sleep and staying asleep. At times of rapid growth, you might notice that kids struggle with healthy sleep patterns. Therefore supporting healthy levels of these key minerals is important for bones, teeth and sleep.
Remember to support your children’s immune systems and natural recovery from illness with Good Health Viralex Kids. Featuring scientifically studied Wellmune, specifically researched on children, taking Viralex Kids may result in less days off school. Suitable for immediate and everyday use, Good Health Viralex Kids is ideal for all year round use, keeping your kids’ immune system topped up.
Getting the kids ready to go back to school after the Christmas break can be a daunting task! Between organising school uniforms and after school activities, it’s easy to leave the kids’ lunch boxes to the last minute. Here are our top tips and tricks for planning and preparing healthy lunches that will ensure a stress-free start to the school year.
Setting aside the time to come up with lunch box ideas for the week ahead will not only keep you organised, it will also save you time on those mornings when you are rushing out the door. Allocate an hour on the weekend to write out lunch box ideas for the week ahead. You can do this by manually drawing out a plan or using a planner app.
Once you have planned out the children’s lunches for the week ahead, set aside time to shop, cook and portion out meals on a Sunday, as this will ensure you are prepared for the week ahead. Batch cooking is an efficient method that can be used to prepare many meals at once. Pick some of your child’s favourite recipes and double the quantities to increase the number of serves.
If your children are fussy eaters and struggle to eat their vegetables or a variety of foods, a great way to include more nutrients in their lunchboxes is by hiding them in their favourite foods. Add a scoop of Kids Good Stuff into baking and smoothies.
Cooking with your kids doesn’t have to be stressful. Getting your children involved in the act of meal preparation not only provides valuable skills and education, it also exposes them to different foods. Baking is a fun and exciting hands-on activity for kids.
The Calendula Baby Care range protects and nourishes your child’s skin from their very first day. It is 100% certified natural and organic by nature, so you can trust it is truly safe. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your baby’s skin is being protected and cared for, with all the goodness of nature.
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Balance Plant Protein is a natural and veganfriendly smooth blend of pea protein, brown rice protein concentrate, chia protein and sacha inchi powders. With the inclusion of essential BCAAs, glutamine and digestive enzymes, this superiortasting protein blend is scientifically developed to enhance your sports nutrition needs.
Got a grizzly little one with a sore tummy? It doesn’t take much to upset the delicate chain reaction that is the amazing process of digestion, especially in babies and young children.
New babies must kick start their digestive system shortly after being born. The transition from receiving nutrition and eliminating waste via the placenta to complete digestive independence is not always an easy one. Your baby may struggle with cramps, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or simply find it difficult to pass wind. These are all common responses as the digestive tract gets used to its job over the first few years.
Baby colic: Every new parent’s nightmare – your new baby cries incessantly after feeding, pulls their legs up and is clearly very uncomfortable, not settling until they’ve passed wind or faeces.
Reflux: Around 50% of babies spill or burp up a small amount of milk after feeding. This is usually because the oesophagus is not yet fully developed and will resolve over time.
Solids and food sensitivities: As you introduce new foods, keep an eye on reactions to dairy, gluten and some families of vegetables such as onions and garlic – these can trigger wind and bloating in some children.
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For older toddlers and children, try offering these Harker’s yummy gummies made with Harker Herbals Wind, Calm & Settle throughout the day or as an after dinner treat!
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4. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until completely set.
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Wind, Calm & Settle is your go-to syrup for all tummy upsets, especially young babies with the dreaded colic. It can help support with bloating and wind, and supports a relaxed nervous system to help calm little ones. Being a liquid, it’s easy to administer and adjust the dosage for new babies through to children up to 12 years old.
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Feeling overwhelmed or anxious: While some feel fleeting “butterflies in the tummy”, others can feel nauseous or even vomit. It’s not uncommon for little ones to complain of a sore tummy the night before school starts or you’re heading out for the evening.
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Many people have trouble sleeping, and breaking the cycle of insomnia can be hard. You can try changing your sleep routine and curbing your caffeine intake, but sometimes these lifestyle interventions fall short.
Magnesium has wide-ranging effects in the body and may influence some of the processes that support restful sleep.
In order to fall asleep and stay asleep, your body and brain need to relax. Magnesium may support this process by engaging the parasympathetic nervous system, which is the system responsible for getting your mind calm and relaxed, and ready for sleep.
Magnesium supports the normal signals throughout the nervous system and brain, and can support the hormone melatonin, which guides sleep-wake cycles in your body.
HealthZone Muscle Zone is a combination product that covers many areas of health, maintenance, and recovery from exercise. It is a major supporter of muscle tone, energy production and metabolism of all proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
Since magnesium directs blood to the muscles efficiently and helps to remove lactic acid, it supports muscle recovery by alleviating soreness. Magnesium is also essential to muscle relaxation and allows potassium to move into your cells to keep your muscles from tensing.
Muscle Zone supports muscle relaxation while still including support for both energy production, healthy bones, and is recommended for those with an active lifestyle.
HealthZone Magnesium Zone is the most absorbable form of magnesium. It supports intracellular delivery, facilitating critical roles in cardiovascular function, nerve conduction, sleep, cholesterol metabolism and energy production.
Magnesium Zone helps relax the smooth muscle of arteries which may support normal blood pressure balance and support heart health. It is also well tolerated by the bowel, helping to support a calm stomach during periods of stress.
Magnesium Zone is great to use for supporting of muscle tension and tightness, helping to support restful sleep.
PranaOn Plant Protein Shake is the ideal fitness buddy to help improve your daily protein intake, the healthy way. Crafted with premium ingredients, each serve contains 20 grams of clean plant protein, plus probiotics and digestive enzymes for easier absorption and utilisation. Plant Protein Shake is naturally sweetened, and free of gluten, dairy, soy, added sugars, and other hidden nasties.
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During the menopausal transition and beyond, women have a greater tolerance for dehydration. This means that your thirst mechanism kicks in much later than it used to. You can build a routine for taking fluids to minimise flushes and dehydration induced fatigue.
Women function better in a nourished state - physically, mentally and emotionally. To feel at your best, fill your plate up with two fists of colourful vegetables, a palm size serving of protein and the right balance of carbohydrates and fats for you.
During the menopausal transition, women gradually lose oestrogen and its muscle-making benefits. Without oestrogen, you need to eat more protein to continue to stimulate muscle protein synthesis and maintain your metabolic wellbeing. Muscle loss is the preceding factor for weight gain which is why women can rapidly gain weight during this time.
Most of us had ‘the talk’ before we got our first period, but no one gives you ‘the talk’ when you enter perimenopause and menopause. You may feel clueless about the physical, mental and emotional changes that occur during this time period, so here are some tips to help you rock your way through menopause with confidence.
In menopause, you want to support and balance your hormone levels to soothe the common signs associated with the transition. BePure’s MenoCalm is formulated with temperature balance and mood swings in mind. This powerful herbal and nutritional blend of ashwagandha, sage leaf, black cohosh, choline and chromium helps to soothe, calm and support temperature balance, while supporting deep sleep and mood balance as you move into your next chapter.
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Resistance training is the best way to generate more muscle-making cells, and heavy-lifting provides your body with the strength-building stimulus it needs as oestrogen declines. Heavy-lifting is also beneficial for boosting your metabolism, maintaining strong bones, and promoting cardiovascular health. BEPURE MenoCalm 90s now $37.40 was $44.00 180s now $58.65 was $69.00
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Nutra-Life Ultra Strength Turmeric 55,000+ is an ultrastrength formula that supports joint comfort, digestive health and general wellbeing. It offers New Zealand’s highest strength turmeric levels and include black pepper for increased absorption, all in the convenience of a daily tablet.
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Aromaganic permanent hair colour contains certified organic ingredients that will give you shiny, longlasting hair colour while gently conditioning, leaving you with a crowning glory of which you can be proud!
Easy-to-use and gentle on the hair and scalp, this professional salon formula for in-home use is suitable to colour natural or already coloured hair. In just 30 minutes, you'll see the dramatic transformation that leaves your hair feeling soft and looking luminous. All Aromaganic hair colours are suitable for a full grey coverage.
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Every tube of Aromaganic hair colour creme is certified organic with natural ingredients chosen to not only colour but protect, condition and enhance your hair. Soybean oil promotes hair growth and revitalises the scalp while jojoba oil is great for moisturisation and helping prevent hair loss. Orange peel oil and myrtle lemon provide an uplifting and refreshing fragrance.
Aromaganic hair colour creme does not contain any ammonia, parabens, silicones, or PPDs to minimise the risk of allergic reaction or irritation. The range is 100% cruelty free, vegan, and gluten free, making it suitable for everyone.
There are several key areas where vitamin D has an important role. Two core functions where vitamin D is crucial are bone health and mental wellness.
Bone health is probably the most known role that vitamin D has in your body. It supports your body’s absorption of calcium - one of the key minerals for building bones - through your digestive system and kidneys. It also supports the binding of calcium into new bones. Deficiency of vitamin D can result in a reduction of calcium absorption by up to 80 percent.
Studies show that vitamin D levels are important for a positive mood and mental wellness. Scientists believe that these benefits come from vitamin D’s importance in brain function. There are numerous vitamin D receptors in the brain, and many have been found in areas that govern mood.
Try including certain foods in your diet on a regular basis such as oily fish, egg yolks, and organ meats, to make sure you maintain your vitamin D levels.
If you feel you might need a little extra support, Lighthouse Vitamin D3 1000IU is an ideal vitamin D3 supplement. It is helpful all year round, especially when you have a greater need for immune, bone or mood support.
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There are some key nutrients, such as vitamin C or B, that you need every day for good health. You may have greater demands of some nutrients than other people and struggle to get enough from your diet alone.
A good quality multivitamin and mineral supplement is a simple way to fill these gaps. Unfortunately, many multivitamins fall short as they fail to provide a wide range of nutrients. This could mean if you supplement with an ordinary multivitamin, you could still be missing the very nutrients your body is crying out for.
Solgar VM-2000 is a comprehensive multivitamin and mineral supplement containing 32 key nutrients for daily vitality and to fill any nutrient gaps. It goes beyond the usual vitamins and minerals, including a digestive enzyme for additional digestive support and nutrient absorption.
Helping to support your body's defence system against day-to-day bombardment, it contains antioxidants such as naturally sourced beta carotene, carotenoids, selenium, vitamin E, vitamin C, and L-glutathione; considered the master-antioxidant.
To ensure an extra spring in your step when meeting the demands of those extra busy days, VM-2000 includes a range of B vitamins in generous doses.
Minerals are critical for your health and well-being, so VM-2000 incorporates ten top minerals. Together with the usual calcium, magnesium, zinc, and iron, it includes the often-overlooked minerals boron, iodine, chromium, and manganese. Many key minerals are included in a bioavailable form shown to increase absorption.
VM-2000 is suitable for those that might have additional dietary requirements such as vegetarians or vegans. In fact, it is ideal for anyone who wants to ensure that they get a full spectrum of amino acids from protein powder and several free form amino acids, the building blocks of protein.
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Almost 40 percent of New Zealanders get less than seven hours of sleep per night which has a wide-ranging negative effect on your health with the potential to cause issues with weight management, cardiovascular health, immune health, brain function, digestion, and more.
Good sleep is imperative! During restful sleep, your body is able to heal and repair with minimal interference. Quality sleep also helps your nervous system and adrenals relax and recharge for the next day.
Lifestream Magnesium Sleep Switch helps support you to switch off, stay asleep, and wake feeling refreshed and ready to start the next day. It contains natural magnesium, along with lemon balm and magnolia. This unique sleep formula combines sleep nutrients with relaxing botanicals to support a tranquil and deep night of sleep.
For stress, try Lifestream Quick Calm. It’s a rapid release formula that starts working within five minutes to help calm and soothe stress, and feelings of worry or nervousness. It contains scientifically researched Bluenesse® for calming the stress response and ashwagandha for ongoing nervous system and adrenal support. For extremely stressed people, this pairs well with Magnesium Sleep Switch.
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