Keeping your children well and supporting their everyday immune health over the colder months can be a challenge. However, being prepared can help households cope.
The KiwiHerb range stands apart by embracing the profound wisdom of Rongoā, infusing an array of New Zealand native herbs responsibly obtained from sustainable sources. Each herb is meticulously chosen for its revered traditional applications, making the range truly exceptional.
Kiwiherb Bedtime Bliss is formulated with chamomile, withania and hops, to settle busy minds and growing bodies to support a night of restorative sleep. As well as calming feelings of overwhelm at bedtime.
This blend soothes chest agitation to support easy-breathing, with the combination of hyssop, thyme, and marshmallow clearing tickly airways and mucus. Wild cherry and passionflower then work to support restful sleep for recovery.
This formula combines Wellmune®, a beta glucan that has been extensively studied to support healthy immune function, and elderberry, a favourite among herbalists for supporting the immune defences in winter and traditionally used to support immune function while packing an antioxidant punch. The combination of these two powerhouse ingredients support immune health during the cooler weather months.
The combination of hyssop, thyme, mullein, and marshmallow in this great-tasting formula supports clearing congestion and soothing tickly throats. Specially formulated for children, this formula is gentle but effective, and for calming irritated chests.
Health 2000 burst onto the scene in '93, igniting a wellness revolution throughout New Zealand. With a commitment to natural health and a deep understanding of the demand for alternative wellness options, Health 2000 became a dominant force in the retail landscape. Fuelled by a passion for empowering people with the knowledge and resources to prioritise their wellbeing, Health 2000 set out to create a shopping experience like no other.
Fast forward to 2023 and here Health 2000 is celebrating 30 years in business. The key to success has been our passionate & talented people, our customers & friends and our suppliers.
Kia ora New Zealand.
Winter wellness lives here at Health 2000. We're celebrating our 30th year providing Kiwis with wellness, and we're super-proud of it!
But we're always looking to improve and provide you with the information you need to make wellness choices easy.
It can be overwhelming when navigating the natural health aisles, so sometimes a friendly chat or guidance can point you in the right direction.
This month we're focused on providing immune support for the winter months. Our wellness specialists are here to help with tips and advice - so that you can feel confident on your wellness journey.
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Today, as Health 2000 continues to flourish, its impact on the well-being of countless New Zealanders serves as a testament to the company's unwavering commitment to promoting a holistic approach to health. Through its vision and passion, Health 2000 has forever changed the landscape of natural health in New Zealand and, for that we could not be prouder!
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Staying on top of your health in the peak of winter can feel like preparing for a mass invasion. With no end of ills and chills lurking in the distance, it's hard to know where to start or what support is going to work best for you when it comes to supporting your immune system.
Every part of you, including your immune system, functions better when you’re taking care of your baseline health. Simple things like prioritising sleep, eating a balanced diet full of leafy greens and nourishing fruits, moving your body on the daily, stimulating your brain with things you love and keeping stress to a minimum.
Historically we used to be able to get more nourishment from food; however, as society has progressed, processed food has advanced, technology has evolved, and soil quality has changed, this too has changed how we need to support our bodies.
• HealthZone Immune Zone supports a healthy immune system. Immune Zone supports the body’s natural cellular defences by synergistically supporting the natural killer cells and supporting DNA integrity.
• HealthZone Viral Zone is a broad spectrum support overall for general health. Containing Pau D’Arco, which is an Amazonian tree bark which has been used for hundreds of years throughout South America for its powerful immune health properties.
• HealthZone Vitamin C Zone is a balanced and complete Vitamin C complex with botanical bioflavonoids, which are essential antioxidants for supporting well-being. Vitamin C Zone also supports wound healing, skin elasticity, and blood vessel health.
GO LIFE Milk Thistle 50,000 is a natural and well-known herb that has been around for a number of years. It supports a healthy liver in many key areas such as, skin function, eliminating toxins, supporting good energy levels, natural immune support and overall well-being.
Holland & Barrett Tribiotic is a comprehensive supplement designed to support your immune system and overall health. It combines pre, pro, and post biotics, as well as Vitamin D and Selenium, which are beneficial for your well-being.
Prebiotics come from kiwi fruit fibre, which provides nourishment to your friendly gut bacteria.
Probiotics consist of a carefully crafted blend of natural bacteria strains that have been scientifically studied to ensure they reach your gut alive.
Postbiotics include calcium lactate, which supports the production of beneficial substances by your friendly bacteria.
The pre, pro, and post-complex are further enhanced with Vitamin D, selenium, and added calcium to support the normal function of digestive enzymes. By maintaining optimal levels of these nutrients and incorporating billions of micro-encapsulated beneficial bacteria, Holland & Barrett Tribiotic supports a thriving gut microbiome and provides your body with what it needs.
Selenium acts as an antioxidant, supporting the normal function of your immune system. With Holland & Barrett Tribiotic, you can support the balance of your gut microbiome while also supporting your natural immune defences.
Feel confident that you are taking care of your health with this specially formulated supplement from Holland & Barrett.
With the change in season and dramatic change in temperature, these environmental factors can zap all the moisture and natural oils from our skin, leaving us feeling sensitive and flaky.
theCream Repair is an intensely-rich cream with 80% colostrum and a revolutionary botanical blend to assist in calming, healing, and reducing redness. theCream Facial Cleanse also rehydrates and rebalances for soft skin during the cooler months.
While childhood is a good time to develop immune resilience to common winter bugs, it’s also easy for young immune systems to be overwhelmed. Striking the right balance is the difference between a child that bounces back from school sniffles to another that spends days stuck at home.
Restful sleep: When we sleep, our bodies produce cytokines, which support our immune defences and response. Our bodies also produce T-cells during sleep, which are white blood cells that play a critical role in the immune response.
Healthy eating: Iron, zinc and Vitamins A, C, D and E all play a crucial role in the growth and normal function of immune cells. Studies find that poorly nourished people are at greater risk of infections.
Moderate exercise : Moderate exercise gets the immune cells moving throughout the body, ready to deal with invaders. But too much exercise can overwork them and compromise the immune system.
Harker Herbals Children's’ Immune Build is a super year round formula to provide extra support for little immune systems and includes scientifically researched Ashwagandha and Astragalus. A daily dose gives your little one meaningful levels of support to maintain a healthy immune system.
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New Era Combination J provides essential mineral tissue salts and valuable support to help calm and soothe ills and chills. Providing support for maintaining normal mucous membranes like nasal and bronchial passages. New Era Combination J is an ideal addition to your wellness kit.
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Vitamin C is important all year round, especially in the winter months for wellness. Nature provides a bounty of Vitamin C rich fruit and vegetables around this time of year, such as oranges, lemons, kiwi fruit, brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and kale. So if we eat seasonal fruits and vegetables, we will all be getting an abundance of this essential vitamin, right?
Many factors can reduce our Vitamin C levels, such as smoking, stress, medications, alcohol, overcooking our vegetables and poor digestive health. When we are unwell, our body uses more Vitamin C, so how can we determine if we have enough Vitamin C?
Here are 4 key signs to look out for:
Vitamin C is important to support the maintenance of capillary walls. Low levels can lead to small broken capillaries on the face and body, or it might cause us to bruise at the slightest knock.
Vitamin C is known to support the immune system by supporting the white blood cells that defend us from invading bugs. It is also the main protective antioxidant for the lungs, which are often the first point of attack from inhaled winter bugs.
Swollen and bleeding gums may be a sign that Vitamin C levels need attention. Again this is due to the need for collagen to maintain these structures. It also increases the risk of gum infection.
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First, what are Bach Flowers? Dr Edward Bach first discovered 38 flower remedies in the 1930s. He believed bach remedies could assist with emotional well-being, and change a negative state of mind into a positive one.
With the 21st-century hustle and bustle, life can often be chaotic. We’re consumed by technology and social media, and we aren’t doing our minds any favours with the constant overconsumption. Dr Bach’s remedies were created to help you find the calm you deserve because life is a constant juggle. Work, family life, social commitments, bills, pets, that never-ending to-do list. With all of this come emotions that can be difficult to navigate.
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Thompson’s Immunofort ‘Power of 5’ formula combines vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, nutrients, and herbs to support a healthy immune system to function all year round.
Thompson's Junior Immunofort combines the ‘Power of 5’ formula with a special blend of wholefood powders in a chewable strawberry flavour to support a child's immune system.
Staying healthy and avoiding seasonal ills and chills over the winter months can be difficult. Winter typically means more time spent indoors and when seasonal bugs are more easily spread – this can lead to extra pressure on our immune system. Luckily, we can incorporate several lifestyle choices to support our immune system and natural immune defences.
It can be challenging in the colder months to maintain an active lifestyle. But lack of exercise during these months can greatly contribute to the drop in our immune system. Make time for your usual exercise routine to keep your immune system in shape. Your body will thank you!
Regardless of the season, make sleep a priority. Getting six to eight hours of sleep as an adult is vital to support your immune system, health and well-being.
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Fruit and vegetables are packed with nutrients to support your health. While it’s tempting to fall into a less healthy pattern during the winter, remember that food can impact your energy level and immune system. Make sure that treats are occasional and that healthy foods are still a part of your daily routine.
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Your immune system is your internal defence system and acts like a protective shield against invaders that can cause seasonal ills and chills. Once the immune system detects an invader, it mounts a response to fight it off; when you feel lousy, it's a sign that your body is working hard to combat whatever has come your way. It is normal to continue to feel tired and somewhat out-of-sorts, and this is simply because your body has been challenged and is needing time to recover, clean up and replenish what has been lost. During this recovery phase, it is important to nourish our bodies and prioritise rest so we can return to baseline wellness and be better prepared for the next round.
There are three things to keep in mind when you’re feeling you're in recovery mode:
Our stress hormones help to defend ourselves in times of immune-stress. Post-illness, our bodies go into recovery mode, and stress hormones deactivate to continue to encourage us to rest, even after the battle is over.
Fighting winter bugs takes lots of resources that need replenishment. Double-down on nutritious whole foods and take extra immune nutrients to replenish what has been lost.
Exercise stress is good for our body, but not when we are still in recovery! We need to reserve the resources we have left for recovery after fighting seasonal ills or chills - so hold off on using any extra energy or resources to hit personal bests in the gym, and reserve them for cleaning up the aftermath.
BePure Immune Action & Super Boost C is the winter wellbeing combo for you! This action packed duo combines the power of fast-acting herbs, high-dose Vitamin C, zinc, and Vitamin E, to support a shorter road to recovery and less down time when taken at the first sign of ills and chills.
Eve Period Pal contains a blend of research-backed nutrients and herbs to support a balanced, hasslefree cycle. So if you’re someone experiencing PMS & hormonal acne and your goal is a regular, calm cycle, this one’s for you.
Kure (formally Herbeauty) brings you New Zealand's first CBD alternative. Using pure and potent plant remedies for skin, body and mind. Inspired by nature and backed by science to combat stress and target issues at their source so you can feel better, every day.
1. Bedtime Drops - The natural solution for deep, rejuvenating sleep while supporting the body’s stress response.
2. Mood Drops - The natural solution for supporting overwhelm and the body's stress response when taken internally 2-3 times daily.
3. Relief Drops - A natural alternative for supporting physical discomfort and inflammation.
4. Skin Drops - Supports the body’s stress response and the natural skin renewal process.
5. Hempseed Oil & Maca - Find balance and energy with Maca and Hemp Seed Oil blend, supporting hormonal balance in both men and women.
Prone to blemishes, irritation or sensitivity?
Antipodes' probiotic Calming & Clearing range helps to restore balance to your skin microbiome (your good and bad bacteria) to foster calm, clear, healthy skin. It’s your first line of defence against nasties that weaken the skin barrier and lead to breakouts, redness and premature ageing.
6. Hemp Relief Balm - Infused with Hypericum to soothe any discomfort.
7. Hemp Body Balm - Your one-pot wonder, with 101 uses to help revive cracked, irritated, and angry skin making it the undisputed rub that does it all.
8. Hemp Face Serum - Brightens and freshens skin while clearing pores
9. Hemp Face Mask - This pH-balanced clay mask is versatile as a daily face wash and dries transparent.
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As the days get shorter and the mornings get cooler, it’s a good time to start thinking about your immune health. Winter is synonymous with ills and chills, thanks to spending more time indoors in close proximity to other people. Taking quality supplements can help with winter’s ills and chills, supporting your immune defences and recovery.
• Ethical Nutrients Extra C Zingles provides daily support for immune system health in a chewable zingy tablet. Meticulously crafted with low acidity vitamin C, it’s gentle on the stomach & teeth and includes zinc.
• Ethical Nutrients Mega Zinc with Vitamin C has been meticulously crafted with high-strength, easily absorbed zinc (Meta Zn®) and Vitamin C to support immune system health. It provides daily immune support and is available in a delicious raspberry powder for you and your whole family to enjoy.
Whatever your immune health needs this winter season, Ethical Nutrients has you covered!
Discover natural ways to support your libido and hormone balance. Herbal Ignite For Her is backed with four powerful ingredients - tribulus terrestris, damiana, horny goat weed, and dong quai - this specially formulated blend is designed to naturally support women's sexual desire, energy levels, as well as overall health and well-being.
nuffy noses, moods that reflect the gloomy weather, cranky joints, dry skin, feeling the cold weather more than usual. When it comes to winter wellness, these little niggles may mean you are not thriving as well as you could be.phosphorus and magnesium. So, a drop in these nutrients may lead to those wintertime cantankerous joints. Ensuring healthy Vitamin D, magnesium and calcium levels may support muscles and joints to move with ease even on colder days.
The season’s most common complaint would be the stuffy nose. Compounds found in oregano; carvacrol, thymol and terpenes help the body to breakdown mucous and support airflow, hence Wild Oregano oil is a popular supplement to have on standby before that drippy nose starts.
The most popular wintertime supplement is Vitamin C. But the acidity of ordinary Vitamin C can unsettle the stomach for many. Ester-C® an alternative form of vitamin C, is gentler on the digestive system, while still helping provide long lasting vitamin C support.
During the cooler months, our brains seem to seek warmth and comfort in heavy food, and we often crave more of it! No wonder many complain of an unsettled digestive system and a change in bowel habits in winter is common. Consider a digestive enzyme to recondition the digestive process to support balance again.
The cooler weather affects our muscles and joints too! One possibility is a drop in Vitamin D3 status, and the low sunshine levels during winter mean we unlikely to replenish our levels. Vitamin D is intertwined with calcium,
The grey clouds of winter can be reflecting a winters mood, resulting in apathy, sleep issues and social withdrawal. This also may be linked to vitamin D status and many now realize how vital this nutrient is and another reason to ensure your levels are healthy. Another option for those who are feeling overwhelmed by winter and feeling more sensitive to the cold than usual, is the adaptogen Ashwagandha which may help to restore balance and is an ideal warming herb.
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Super quick and easy to make for a healthy and nutritious breakfast.
Ingredients
• ¼ cup oat flour
• 2 tbsp almond flour
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Rich Chocolate
• 1 tbsp maple Syrup (optional)
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• 1 cup oat milk
• ¼ cup water, freshly boiled
→ Read full recipe here: Health2000.co.nz/blog
Toppings:
• ¼ cup blueberries
• maple syrup
• milk
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If there’s one thing Radiance has done well over the last quarter century, it’s innovation. It’s the reason they’re able to develop such unique, high-quality formulas that have set new benchmarks in natural health, using premium quality ingredients clinically researched and rigorously tested. Radiance also knows innovation isn’t limited to the type of ingredients they use.
They look at the bigger picture, and are committed to more sustainable, re-usable tins and partnered with Carbon Click (www.carbonclick.com) to ensure they pay it forward for the planet.
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Knowing that we need Vitamin C to support healthy immune system and good health, why choose a liposomal Vitamin C?
With Lighthouse Lypo-Caps Vitamin C, it's like giving your small intestine a fast pass! Liposomal technology delivers straight to the cells instead of going through the bloodstream. This means efficient delivery of Vitamin C in the most bioavailable form. For immune support all year round, try Lighthouse Lypo-Caps Vitamin C to keep you ahead of the seasonal chills this winter.
Lighthouse is your go-to source for top-notch, 100% New Zealand-made supplements that are specifically crafted to enhance your well-being in the most natural way possible.
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