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Stay Crystal Fresh – Native Unearthed

Say hello to the NEW! Award winning range of crystal deodorants by Native Unearthed.

Love deodorant? – Well we have something exciting in store for you. We’re a new deodorant brand, with a big personality and a big conscience. We do two things –

  1. Make great deodorant
  2. Use a portion of our profits to improve the livelihoods of women, one deodorant at a time.

Designed for busy Londoners on the go, our deodorants won an award for keeping gym goers fresh, naturally. With no white marks, sticky residue or unsavoury yellow stains left behind, our deodorants are being hailed as ‘best natural deodorants in town’.

What are crystal deodorants?

The crystals we use in our deodorants form naturally underground, and on the encrustations of volcanic rocks. It’s a simple process. We hand-pick our crystals and infuse them with the juices of freshly picked plants and herbs. We couldn’t be any more natural… even if we tried.
If you haven’t heard of crystal deodorants before, you might be interested to know that crystal deodorants were discovered thousands of years ago. Since the beginning of time (or about 400ad), people have been using crystals to stay fresh.

How do they work?

With simple earth rich ingredients such as volcanic crystals and an array of soft herbal and botanical extracts, our deodorants work by ridding your underarms of all odour causing bacteria. Odour is bacteria. No bacteria=no odour. It’s a simple yet award winning formula.

How effective are they?:

We advise you purchase Native Unearthed, apply it after your next shower and watch the miracle unfold. Our deodorants provide around the clock protection for 24 hours, without the need to reapply.
Our deodorant has been described as a ‘god send’ by leading author and nutritionist and healthy living coach Michele Kaye, in addition to the ‘most effective natural deodorant’ by thousands of lovely customers online.

Why should I switch from an antiperspirant to a deodorant:

Even if body odour isn’t your issue, we all want something that’s effective and natural. Antiperspirant not only clog your pores, but they stop your body from continuing it’s natural course of releasing harmful toxins through sweat. Our natural deodorants allow your skin to breathe, whilst providing the twice the protection of any leading antiperspirants.

Your body, your deodorant

Did you know that it takes under 5 seconds for your body to absorb chemicals contained within traditional antiperspirants and deodorants? This is why Native Unearthed have a strict no nasties policy

How to apply?:

Unlike most deodorants, it’s important to apply your Native Unearthed deodorant after your shower to wet underarms. After it smoothly glides on, your Native Unearthed deodorant will leave an invisible layer of naturally antibacterial minerals on your underarms. This ‘super’ layer will inhibit the growth of odour causing bacteria and prevent B.O.
Native Unearthed are a brand with a conscience and a brand with a mission! We use a portion of our profits to improve the livelihoods of women in developing countries.

For more information go to Native Unearthed or chat to a staff member at one of our Panacea stores in London.

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Dr Hauschka Quince Day Cream

Grazyna in Kingston Loves the Dr Hauschka Quince Day Cream

She says: “I have been using Dr. Hauschka products for over 17 years now. I am happy with their products and ethics. Not only do they rely mostly on raw materials of natural origin and the highest quality, they also use the bio dynamic cultivation for the plants used in their cosmetics. What’s more is that there has never been animal testing carried out on their products either for or on behalf of Dr Hauschka, since their founding in 1967.”

Grazyna goes on to say:” One of their products, which I use every single day, is the Quince Day Cream. It is a daily moisturiser for healthy, toned skin. The main ingredients are quince seed extract, jojoba, apricot and avocado oil which help to maintain moisture balance and firm the skin. The antioxidant-rich oils offer protection from environmental aggressors, as well as encouraging a radiant glow and supple texture in the skin. Therefore, the Quince Cream is a favourite for those who go skiing or for windy weather. I am very happy and my skin looks happy too.”

 

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Solgar Hyaluronic Acid Complex

Anda from our Edgware Store and Branka in Watford both love Solgar Hyaluronic Acid Complex.

Branka says:”Good nutrition is the foundation of beautiful skin and that’s why I always recommend Solgar Hyaluronic Acid Complex to our customers to help keep the skin looking soft, plump and supple.” Anda said that she noticed that since using it, her skin is looking a lot better.

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a substance found within almost all of the cells of the human body, most abundantly in skin and joints.  It is thought that age-related loss of HA may be a contributing factor to wrinkling in ageing.  In the skin, HA may help to retain optimal levels of water in the upper layers of skin.

In the joints, HA is found in the synovial fluid, which provides lubrication and acts as a shock absorber. Studies suggest a role for HA in joint health as it may offer pain relief to arthritis sufferers.  Solgar’s Hyaluronic Acid Complex combines other natural supplements including Vitamin C, Collagen and Chondroitin to enhance its benefits.

 

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Amazing Grass Guide to Greens

For quite some time now, greens have been touted as one of nature’s most nutrient-dense foods. Often, they are referred to as superfoods. But how exactly are “greens” defined and how do we know which ones are best? Thankfully, although there are a wide variety of greens, most all of them are packed with important nutrients. In fact, since all greens have different nutritional profiles, it’s recommended that we all eat a diverse mix of greens and not stick to the same thing day in and day out.

Below we outline 5 different types of greens and explain what makes them unique!

Dark Leafy Greens:

Dark leafy greens are often the most popular form of greens and the ones that we’re most familiar with. Spinach, kale, collards and chard all fit into this category. All dark leafy greens are great for cooking and some, like spinach and kale, make fantastic additions for smoothies because they are not too bitter. Although dark leafy greens contain a variety of nutrients, most are high in vitamins A, C & K and may help protect you against heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Sea Greens:

You don’t have to be a fan of seaweed salad to enjoy sea greens. Chlorella and Spirulina are two examples of sea algae that you can easily take in supplement or powder form. . Spirulina is also quite high in Vitamin B12, containing over 150% of your daily recommend value. It’s also high in magnesium, zinc and iron. Sea greens are great for detoxifying and cleansing

Lettuces:

Lettuces are the forgotten super green, many are exceptionally high in nutrients. Red and Green leaf lettuce along with Romaine lettuce are high in vitamin A and folate (also known as vitamin B9). Folate has been shown to encourage normal nerve and brain function.
Some varieties like iceberg lettuce are not as high in nutrients, it’s recommended to search for lettuces darker in colour. Often, the richer the green color, the higher in nutrients it will be.

Microgreens:

Microgreens (also known as sprouts) are a relatively new phenomenon in terms of popularity. Microgreens are the seedlings of common plants like kale, beets, etc. They are most commonly used on top of salads, in sandwiches and as a garnish to give a dish a bit of crunch and texture. While young in age, these seedlings are certainly not lacking in nutrient value. In fact, micorgreens have been shown to have up to four to six times more nutrients than the mature leaves of the same plant! Find out more about germinators and how to grow sprouts here

Grasses:

Call us biased, but we’re pretty obsessed with grasses. The nutrient profile of grasses like barley grass, alfalfa grass are very similar to most nutritious, dark green veggies. So many animal species on our planet survive almost exclusively on grasses and grasses are such a complete food that you don’t need any other vegetable or animal product to complement them or make up for missing nutrients. Grasses are high in calcium, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B12, even protein. They have been shown to improve our digestive function, detoxify our blood and cleanse our liver. They are all extremely alkalizing and contain a long list of amino acids.

Amazing Grass makes it easy to enjoy these nutritional powerhouse grasses as a part of your daily routine!

Read original blog and other articles by Amazing Grass

 

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Solgar L-Theanine

Alex in our Muswell Hill Store loves to recommend Solgar L-Theanine.

She says: ”It is a single amino acid which helps regulate brain function, increase GABA levels, and support alpha waves, to create a focused, clear state of mind. I think it is helpful in any stressful situation, perfect for intense studying as it is non drowsy.”

The properties of L-Theanine can be summed up as being a relaxing agent without sedation and is also said to reducing the perception of stress while slightly improving attention. While it does not appear to induce sleep, it may help with sleep as it helps with GABA, the body’s main calming neurotransmitter in the brain.

Solgar uses a Free Form, patented L-Theanine – Suntheanine® to promote optimal absorption and they suggest taking 150mg per day or as recommended by your health care practitioner.

 

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Biocare MitoGuard Intensive

Feeling tired? Oana, Our Watford Store Manager recommends BioCare MitoGuard Intensive.

She says: “It is a great tasting supplement that supports energy levels using B vitamins and magnesium combined with D-Ribose , CoQ10 and amino acids. Magnesium and Vitamins B2 and B3 are essential components of energy production and contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.”

MitoGuard® Intensive supports cellular energy production. The mitochondria in our body cells are our own power stations in the body and generate our energy. They can be prone to oxidative damage and impaired function. MitoGuard® Intensive is designed to support the function of these mitochondria and energy production in the smallest parts of our body, using Nutrients, Antioxidants and stress fighting adaptogens.

 

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12 Days to a New You

We’re all wanting to get rid of a few extra pounds we picked up to keep us warm during the winter months, and what better time to do it than now? The problem we face is how do we do it? If only there was a short cut. Well now there is… in a manner of speaking.

New You

Annika Richardson, a personal trainer based in London, has written Recharge & Restart – A 12 day guide to a healthier you. An easy to follow book that supports you on your way to health and wellbeing by taking away all the extra effort of planning what to do and allows you to just do it.

Annika writes: “As a personal trainer I often meet people who are in need of rebooting their physical health and wellbeing. Daily life can be stressful, which can sometimes affect our immune systems. So what better way to stay healthy than by incorporating simple changes to what we eat and how we exercise into our daily plan? We all know how to do this, but putting it into practice is easier said than done.”

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Recharge & Restart is a compact book in easy to follow chapters. It begins with nourishing and cleansing recipes for each day as well as a handy shopping list. The recipes don’t just end at day 12 though, Annika goes on to give you recipes you can use to “Restart” your health once the first 12 days are done.

Exercises

There is no getting away from making a bit of effort to lose weight, however it’s not as bad as you think! The next chapter begins with Pilates – a fantastic alternative to stretches. Pilates not only warms your muscles up but it is known to help with increasing flexibility and strengthening muscles. Annika has worked with Pilates instructor, Charlotte West, to photographically demonstrate these exercises and explain how to do AR-Trainereach one.

The chapter goes on to Metabolic circuit exercises which Annika specialises in. Metabolic circuits are short, high-intensity exercises focusing on almost all your major muscle groups simultaneously. Traditional gym equipment often focuses on one muscle group at a time, which is time consuming. With Metabolic Circuits you are getting full body functional exercises in a quick intense workout. Along with being quick and convenient, a great benefit of these types of exercises is that your metabolism keeps working post exercising, hence the name. Which means you will be losing excess fat while relaxing or even sleeping.

Helpful therapies

Finally, there is a short chapter on Hydrotherapy, specifically the Kniepp Technique. This is a fantastic method to improve circulation as well as  immune system as recommended by Osteopath Ratna Dhall. The book ends with a few beneficial supplements that will help with detoxification, nutrition, fat burning and cleansing, recommended by Panacea’s own Naturopathic Herbalist, Danielle Kyriakides.

How do I start?

Recharge & Restart is only £7.95 available directly from Annika on her website metaboliccircuit.com or in our Kingston and Putney Stores.

AR - Ski Marathon

 

Annika recently took part in the 2016 Engadin Ski Marathon to raise funds for War Child, a charity that supports the protection and education of some of the most vulnerable children who live in some of the world’s most volatile conflict zones.

 

 

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Revive Active Health Supplement

Revive Active is a revolutionary nutritional supplement containing a powerful combination of Amino Acids, Vitamins,Minerals and natural sweetener Stevia.

Revive Active contains ingredients which are known to support your resistance to the ageing process and improve overall health

These include: –

  • Coenzyme Q10 –  Coenzyme Q10 declines with age and there have been links with cardiovascular related diseases and low Co Q10 in the body. Revive active use a premium quality Ubiquinol – a form of Coenzyme Q10
  • L-Arginine – one of the most effective amino acids for circulation and cardiovascular health
  • Citrulline – an amino acid which enhances nitric oxide, supports the effects of L-Arginine and enhances stamina.
  • Vitamin D3 – maintaining proper levels of Vitamin D3 is essential for mood and immunity
  • Vitamin K2 – we are learning more and more about the properties of Vitamin K2. It activates many proteins responsible for healthy tissue and is beneficial as an antidote to skin ageing.
  • Vitamin B12 has been clinically proven to help achieve normal energy levels and reduce fatigue and tiredness
  • Thiamine actively supports normal cardiac function.
  • Vitamin C supports a healthy immune system before and after exercise.
  • Selenium helps maintain normal hair and nails
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) helps maintain normal skin.
  • D-Ribose – part of the body’s ‘energy factory’ known as ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) D-Ribose supports muscle recovery and increases energy and endurance.
  • Magnesium -Known to support energy metabolism and protein synthesis – may improve symptoms of fatigue, joint pain and muscle cramps.

The ingredients in Revive Active will provide important support to your body’s own healing process.

Due to the unique formulation of the 22 ingredients, Revive Active has been found to help with key areas of health and well-being from Cardiovascular Health, Immune System Support, Natural Sustained Energy, Mental Clarity and Anti-Ageing benefits. These individual benefits ensure that the product is a leader as a comprehensive cover all lifestyle product offering benefits across a wide spectrum.

In March 7th 2014 Revive Active won Best Health Breakthrough – Nutritional Product with The Beauty Shortlist, London, and the revolutionary formula, cost as less than a cup of coffee per day.

Revive Active Health Supplement is on promotion until 3 May 2016

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New To Panacea

We have many exciting new products this month and most are on sale as well!

Bounce Energy Balls

have a new flavour out that is sure to be a hit! It’s Coconut Lemon Flavoured. Containing cashews, coco
nut and high-quality whey protein as well as three antioxidants – vitamin E, copper and manganese; magnesium to help fight tiredness and fatigue and protein for growth and maintenance of muscle. Each ball contains 9g Protein.

Balsajo Black Garlic.

Black garlic is your usual garlic but aged with heat, humidity and a lot of patience. Black garlic has a soft texture and a balsamic like flavour that most of those who don’t like the spicy pungent flavour of garlic, love the flavour of black garlic. Each bulb is said to contain double the antioxidants of fresh garlic and although it has been heated the health benefits of allicin have not been saved, the healing sulphur compound allylcysteine is still very much there.

It’s all about superfoods this month…

and we’ve added to our range of Lovechock Organic Raw Chocolates to include the 70g bars, but if Chocolate is not your thing, we’ve also listed 3 Organic Superfood powders from Superfoodies – Maqui Berry, Ashwagandha and Green Coffee Powder. Click HERE to find out more about this range and keep an eye out for recipes using these unusual but powerful powders.

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3 new products have been launched this month by Hope’s Relief, who have been long regarded as a leader in natural Eczema treatments. The new products have been specially developed by their naturopaths to soothe and calm itchy, dry skins and skins prone to eczema. A Topical Spray, Oat Lotion and Gel-Lotion join the award-winning Hope’s Relief family of no-nasties formulations, giving you natural choices that harness proven traditional and herbal extracts and are ideal for every age and skin type.

 

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