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MySupermarket says most health products are always half price

Alan — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:33:08 +0000

A recent analysis by MySupermarket has found that for around half the time the leading 500 beauty and health products are on offer, and usually these offers are valued at around 40% to 50% off. Many of these deals are buy one get one free offers or straight discounts. The study by the group showed that the average person in the UK is spending 96% more than they need to because they are unaware of which products are on promotion and where these promotions can be found.

If you look at the different prices available on the market for some products then the differences can be quite astounding. An example of a product from L’Oreal which retails for under two pounds a Tesco’s costs more than twice that in Superdrug and Waitrose. This is not a unique case and in most situations the price between the highest cost retailer and the lowest is around double.

MySupermarket is going to be launching a feature that highlights where the best deals can be found and when they will be running to and from. There will also be a section with particularly good deals and where they are available. The company will also highlight how good the different deals are and suggest whether consumers should start buying in bulk if they are a product that they regularly use.

The difference between prices on products throughout the year can be significant and if you use a certain product very regularly then it makes sense to buy it when it is on special offer. However, it is also important not to buy extra products simply because they are on sale as you will probably find you won’t use them.

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Why take nutritional supplements?

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:17:01 +0000

While we can meet our body’s nutritional requirements from a balanced diet, many people take supplements to guarantee the right intake. Here we look at some popular supplements to see the equivalent amounts of food you would need to eat to get the same amounts of each active ingredient. For example, one omega 3 capsule of 1,000mg is equivalient to 1 fillet of Mackeral.

By Healthspan – UK’s largest direct supplier of Vitamins and Supplements

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Wild Manuka Honey from New Zealand

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:31:08 +0000

Manuka honey is renowned for its natural antibacterial, antioxidant, healing and immune-boosting properties. The purer the honey, the more potent its health benefits so it’s worth seeking out a genuine, certified organic, raw, unpasteurised manuka honey that is taken directly from the beekeeper’s own hives. The best quality manuka honeys, with proven bioactive properties, can deliver the health benefits (see below) for which manuka honey is renowned.

Pure Source

Wild Honey Organic from New Zealand is one such honey. Its hives are located in the stunning and remote Coromandel Peninsular. This single region, single source is about as pure a manuka source as you can get. The hives are never moved or put into pollinating orchards and the beelines have been left undisturbed since the honey bee was introduced to the Coromandel Peninsular in the mid to late 1800s.

Pure Honey

Wild Honey Organic is extracted warm from the hive, in its naturally raw, unpasteurised state, within hours of its collection. It is then packed fresh to order on site. The entire operation from hive to plate is certified organic.

Unique Bioactivity – explained

All honeys have naturally occurring hydrogen peroxide, an active enzyme introduced to the hive by the bee. Wild Honey Organic also has the special unique antibacterial bioactivity contained in the nectar of the manuka flower which is carried by the bee to the hive. This special bioactivity, known as NON-peroxide (or unique) activity, is a natural compound called methylglyoxal. Only manuka honeys that contain this special methylglyoxal component can trigger the unique bioactivity that consumers are expecting in their manuka purchase. Every batch of Wild Honey Organic has the Methylglyoxal test that confirms the presence of this unique non-peroxide bioactivity.

Winter Wellbeing Benefits

Wild Honey Organic can help your body during times of stress and boost your immune system. It is especially recommended to take the honey at the change of the seasons and throughout the winter to help offset any illness. If you’re feeling under the weather or under stress, two to three teaspoons daily are recommended. To maintain a sense of well-being, a teaspoon a day will suffice. The following health benefits are widely accepted for pure, raw NON-peroxide Manuka honey:

Digestive care
Winter wellbeing
Support for natural healing processes
Support for the immune system
Support in recovery after illness/operations
Oral wellness
Wound care (ulcers, burns, scratches, cuts) when applied topically

‘Nectar from the Gods’

The ancients described pure honey as ‘nectar from the Gods’. A pure, amber manuka honey not only looks and tastes glorious but, because it’s in its raw natural state, it is filled with nature’s own enzymes, pollens, antibacterial secrets and antioxidants.

Wild Honey Organic has a delicious deep, rich and rustic flavour and a raw, granulated texture. Enjoy it on toast, dissolved in warm water with lemon juice, drizzled over fruit, whizzed into smoothies – or straight off a spoon from the jar!

Where to buy

Leading ethical wholefood cooperative, Essential Trading, distributes and sells Wild Honey’s Bioactive Raw Organic Manuka Honey in 5+, 10+ and 15+ strengths. Find it in good health food shops and online at www.ethicallyessential.coop. Prices are £11.25, £13.50 and £15.95 for a 340g jar.

To see more about Wild Honey Organic, visit www.wildhoney.co.nz or www.facebook.com/wildhoneyorganic

Honey’s natural healing and beauty benefits

Great Christmas gift ideas

Alan — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:18:54 +0000

Give the picture of health this Christmas

If you are looking for inspiration for your Christmas gifts, look no further that the new range of skincare gift packs from the award winning company Herbfarmacy Organic Skincare. Presented in beautiful packaging, infusions of plants oils along with unique combinations of renowned essential oils which are gleaned from their own herb farm have been turned into luxury skin care products.

Replenish Face Pack

A luxurious blend of herbs and oils with the uplifting scent of Damask Rose, gift packed in an attractive make-up bag. Contains:

Wash-off Cleansing Mousse with soothing Chamomile and Marshmallow
Organic Cotton Exfoliating Cloth
Damask Rose and Echinacea Toner – new this year
Replenish Face Cream
Lip Conditioner

Price: £49.50

Try Me Gift Pack

Contains everything you need to pamper your body:

Organic Rose Face Oil Winner of Green Parent Natural Beauty Awards Calendula and Marshmallow infused oils combine with a blend of plant oils and Damask rose essential oil
Whole Body Lotion a rich skin food featuring Calendula, Horse Chestnut, Burdock and Marshmallow, gently perfumed with essential oils of lavender, patchouli and rose geranium.
Luxury Foot Cream a revitalising combination of Comfrey and Hypericum with the uplifting fragrance of spearmint and lavender essential oils.
Starweed Face Cream, daily moisturiser for all skin types. Contains softening and soothing Starweed with Avocado and Vitamin E oils
Working Hands Cream, protective and restorative. Containing Comfrey, Calendula, Marshmallow extracts and a variety of oils

Price: £25.50

Totally Balmy

- and totally organic. You don’t have to be balmy to receive this wonderfully versatile gift. Contains:

– Mallow Beauty Balm

– Meadowsweet Muscle Balm

– Skin Rescue Balm

Price: £16.85

AND Basic Maintenance Pack for Men

Contains:

Nourishing Body Oil
Working Hands Cream
Luxury Foot Cream
Hand-made moisturising soap

Price: £39.50

STOCKING FILLER

Fairtrade Make-up Bag in white or purple

Price: £5

Herbfarmacy Organic Skincare, available online and throughout the UK from independent retailers, is run by Paul Richards and his wife Carol from their organic herb farm in Herefordshire. Paul, who has a PhD in botany and plant physiology, has spent the past 28 years growing herbs organically and harnessing their medicinal benefits with his innovative range of tinctures, ointments, oils and skincare products.

Essential Vitamin B12

Alan — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:59:44 +0000

Vitamin B12 has a large amount of benefits to the human body that help maintain the functions of the body and to improve the overall health of a person. In those that take in regular large amounts of B12 the first thing that is noticed is an increase in metabolism and an increase in energy levels that is actually a much safer way to get energized than repeated consumption of caffeine. Other benefits of the water soluble vitamin are the improved health of red blood cells and nerves within the body.

Many people and doctors refer casually to Vitamin B12 as the energy vitamin and rightfully so as it is responsible for turning carbs into glucose which is what offers the natural boost of energy to the body. The increase in energy can also help to kick metabolism into gear helping with weight loss goals as well for someone that has just found out their B12 levels are low. Although you cannot use Vitamin B12 solely to lose weight it will certainly help the process of losing weight to get your levels back up to where they should be.

If all of this is not enough, balding men may want to take a closer look at B12 as it is also one of the main vitamins responsible for stimulating hair growth and preventing greying in the hair. By simply adding some Vitamin C into the diet to aid with the absorption of Vitamin C it is easy to start enjoying all of these healthy perks.

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Cycling is booming and so are its health benefits

Alan — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:37:04 +0000

A recent report which has been issued by the London School of Economics, has shown that cycling is very beneficial to the UK economy. It is estimated in the report that around £3 billion is brought to the economy because of people cycling. This money is estimated to come from the sale of bikes and bike accessories, such as jackets and helmets.

The market is booming and 2010 saw a nearly 30% increase on the number of bikes sold from 2009. This is an estimated near 4 million more bikes on UK roads. The report is also suggested that nearly 1,000,000 people started cycling in 2010. The total number of cyclists in Britain is now estimated to be around 13 million.

The report also examines why this surge in the number of cyclists might have happened. It indicated that improved cycling routes as well as the increased price of petrol are big drivers in the industry. There have also been significant campaigns about improving health and cycling is known to be very beneficial for the body. Cycling for an hour as a normal speed will burn over 400 calories.

Cycling also has benefits to the country in a wider sense. More people cycling will reduce costs in the NHS, reduce pollution levels, and also remove some of the congestion in cities. Estimates say that by 2015 millions of pounds will have been saved due to a 20% rise in the number of cyclists. It is also estimated that workplace productivity is increasing because of cyclists. On average, those who cycle take around one and a half less sick days in a year.

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