Cherry Good
cherries
When my family and I went to Canada this summer we arrived just in time to experience a major heat wave and the most amazing cherry season. Being in Southern Ontario at the height of the cherry season is incredible, every where you look there are road side stalls piled high with baskets of plump, juicy dark red cherries just waiting to be savoured. The flavour of a hot sun drenched cherry is intense, addictive and we ate plenty of them. Big bowls of cherries soon replaced with pits and stalks. We couldn’t get enough. I taught my little girl to wear cherry earrings, they’re called doublers where you hook two cherry stalks over the ear – she’s still young enough to humour me plus it’s a fab look.
Cherry earrings
Anyway, apart from all the fun we had munching our way through cherryville the health benefits were plentiful too. Cherries are a great source of Vitamin C and fibre plus they are rich in anti-oxidants which are important for immune support. Trials show that cherries have anti-inflammatory properties that may be of great benefit to people suffering from arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. Cherries are also effective at keeping uric acid levels normal too, so they would be a super natural remedy for gout. They are low in cholesterol, fat and sodium making them a very healthy fruit snack. So, when in season eat cherries. We sure did.
Cherry Active
CherryActive produces a sugar-free concentrate of Montmorency cherry that can be taken as a supplement to help with joint pain, joint function, cardiovascular health, promotes healthy sleep patterns plus effective for after sports or fitness training muscular strength and recovery. Available in liquid and capsule form.
Manuka-Funny Honey
Manuka Gold
Manuka Honey - the buzz word at this time of year to help ward off and reduce colds, coughs and infections. Manuka is not just any old honey. For starters it tastes and feels rather different. Manuka tastes stronger, has a slightly medicinal quality about it and is less sweet than normal honey plus it has a thick, gooey texture that really makes the jaw work. It’s also packed full of antibacterial healing properties to help target the dreaded lurgy a.k.a yukky sore throats,colds & flu bugs. Manuka honey comes with a UMF = Unique Manuka Factor and the higher the factor the higher the healing properties. So, for example the Manuka 5+ would be suitable for everyday use as a preventative and supportive measure. Then there’s 6+,10+, 12+, 15+ & then it goes up to Manuka 20+ which I would use if I felt really ill or needed a good immune boost. Sometimes I like to dissolve it in some warm ( not hot) water and add fresh lemon to make a soothing drink but it’s also very nice spooned over Greek yoghurt or just straight off the spoon. My father in law regularly has a” non sharing” jar and has been known to polish it off in a few days ( he puts it on his toast). I guess he really likes it plus he rarely comes down with anything. He’ll be getting the Whopper Jar for Christmas this year!
Comvita Whopper Jar
As well as it’s antiseptic,antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties Manuka is also very soothing to the digestive system and may help provide relief from stomach ulcers and acid reflux. Studies have shown that Manuka Honey is also extemely effective against staphylococcus aureus ( a common cause of infected wounds) and Helicobacter Pylori ( common cause of peptic ulcers). Plus recent research work has found that it is effective against the Srreptococcus Pyogenes which causes sore throats. It’s even good for cuts, grazes and sores.
An all round great addition to a healthy diet and your natural medicine chest. They come in lots of different sizes too, from 250g up to 1000g. Manuka honey is also added to many herbal remedies, lozenges, supplements, beauty & skincare products, drinks and herbal teas for additional healing and health benefits.
Spring Health Supplements
Spring Health
Spring is finally here and with it comes the usual ailments. As the weather gets lighter and the buds start budding it’s a beautiful time of year to enjoy. The last thing you want is to have a turn of the season cold,cough or the start of hayfever. Immune boosting herbs like echinacea and olive leaf are popular choices to help support the body’s defences. Increasing Vitamin C intake by eating plenty of berries, citrus fruit, and green vegetables and the supplementation of a quality Vitamin C such as BioCare may help the body ward off illness. Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid and is a water-soluble, antioxidant vitamin that plays a role in more than 300 bodily functions. It is essential to help support health and wellness and requires daily replenishment. Unfortunately, human beings – unlike most other animals – cannot manufacture vitamin C. Nor can they store vitamin C to any appreciable amount. Instead, the kidneys, acting as regulators, excrete vitamin C causing the need for regular replenishment. In addition, vitamin C is destroyed during food preparation. Vitamin C’s primary function is to help maintain collagen, a protein necessary for forming skin, ligaments, bones and teeth and for helping to maintain the strength of blood vessel walls. High levels of vitamin C are also essential for the metabolism of white blood cells, which are critical components of the immune system. In addition, vitamin C plays an important role in the absorption of iron, which is necessary for the formation of red blood cells and in the utilization of folic acid, one of the B-complex vitamins. Bioflavonoids work together with vitamin C to build strong capillaries and serve as antioxidants and as anti-inflammatory agents.
Large BioCare Vitamin C
The mineral Zinc is essential to immune function and can be found in eggs, fish, pumpkin & sunflower seeds, legumes and mushrooms. Eating plenty of garlic ( yummy hummus) helps to stimulate the immune system and is great for heart health too!
Elderberry liquid is a delicious tasting tonic that has plenty of Vitamin C and antioxidant activity. It’s well known for helping reduce the length of flu viruses and very effective at mopping up coughs. Sambucol is a big hit with both big and small kids and now new Gel Caps are available too.
QBC PLex
Hayfever suffering is on the rise with more and more people complaining of runny nose, itchy eyes and volatile sneezing. Quercetin is a natural anti-histamine and may be effective at reducing hayfever symptoms. Quercetin normally has Bromelain with it which is an enzyme from pineapple and works as a natural painkiller, great for hayfever headaches and sinus pain. For many people taking Quercetin early, to ensure it gets into the system works as a preventative measure alongside eating a teaspoon of local honey each day.
Eating wholesome and nutritious foods provides the platform for good health. Regular exercise, plenty of good quality water and herbal beverages will enhance wellness. Supplementing the diet with proper vitamins, minerals and herbs from reputable producers may help to further enhance the bodys’ health.
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Natural Aloe
Natural Aloe
Aloe Pura Products
Pure Aloe Vera
Healthstore24 has Aloe Pura products on offer in March and Aprils Platinum Promotions.
Aloe Pura Aloe Vera Juice with Manuka Honey UMF (Unique Manuka Factor) 10+ combines the well renowned benefits of aloe with the antibacterial actions of manuka honey to create a juice which may help those with digestive problems.
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Aloe Vera Digestive Aid 500ml Regular £8.98
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Aloe Vera Juice Max Strength 1ltr
100% Natural Organic Aloe Vera Juice derived from a unique blend of Aloe Vera whole leaf and unfiltered Aloe Vera inner gel. Formulated with the minimum of processing to allow the plant’s natural components to remain unaltered and provide the highest levels of natural activity available in an Aloe Vera Juice. Polysaccharide enriched. Available in Natural and Cranberry flavour juice.Regular £11.69
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Aloe Vera Juice Max Strength Cranberry 500ml
100% Natural Organic Aloe Vera Juice derived from a unique blend of Aloe Vera whole leaf and unfiltered Aloe Vera inner gel. Formulated with the minimum of processing to allow the plant’s natural components to remain unaltered and provide the highest levels of natural activity available in an Aloe Vera Juice. Polysaccharide enriched. Available in Natural & Cranberry flavour juice.
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Aloe Vera Liquid Fibre contains: Aloe Vera- well known for its soothing and cleansing properties. Fibresol2: worlds first water soluble fibre made from 100% natural corn starch, low calorie, pre biotic. Fig Extract: helps maintain regularity. Aloe has played a role in medicine since 4BC when used by Greek doctors. The plant helps to regulate and soothe various stomach/bowel conditions such as IBS. Fibresol2 is the worlds first soluble dietary fibre made from 100% natural corn starch. Besides low calories, it has important functions for the maintenance of physical conditions such as improving intestinal regularity. Aloe may moderate blood glucose levels and promote growth of friendly bacteria. Aloe may help keep villi in the small intestine free to absorb nutrients needed to nourish the body. Fibresol2 may help keep villi clear and increase their height. Fig extract is included in the formula for its various beneficial properties. Figs are one of the earliest fruits cultivated, dating back to 2900BC. Figs have a variety of benefits: helps maintain regularity, provide a good source of flavonoids and polyphenols, increase plasma antioxidant capacity, provides a high quantity of good quality fibre.
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Pomegranate Juice is made from pure, unfiltered pomegranate juice, a naturally powerful antioxidant. Research shows that pomegranates contain free radical scavenging antioxidants which help the body’s natural defence system fight oxidation damage. Pomegranate Juice is suitable for those on a low cholesterol diet and may help maintain a healthy heart as part of a balanced diet.Available online http://www.healthstore24.co.uk/
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