Luke was diagnosed as coeliac at the age of 7 and has since been on the lookout for great tasting gluten free snacks. He eventually created his own range that do not follow the tree bark standard grown to be expected in gluten free foods. Using high quality ingredients such as brown rice, corn, amaranth and quinoa they’re so good you’ll want to eat the whole bag.
These chips are wheat, dairy, gluten and GM free.
Branka in our Watford store loves to recommend Udo’s Choice Beyond Greens. She says: “It has the best of what greens have to offer, plus a whole lot more. It brings together the finest green foods, essential fatty acids, fibre, whole food concentrates, phytonutrients and digestive enzymes in one formula.”
If you love chocolate, you’ll know what to do. Choc Shot is a low GI chocolate syrup made from the award winning Sweet Freedom (100% fruit: apples, grapes and carob) right here in the UK. No more powdery lumps in hot chocolate, drizzle over cereal or desert or toast or… anything you like really. It is suitable for diabetics as part of a healthy diet and also available in Orange Spice and Coconut.
Suitable for vegans. Nut, dairy, gluten and GM free
Grazyna from Kingston strongly recommends MSM by Higher Nature. MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is an organic sulphur compound, is the third largest nutrient found in the human body and it is essential for optimum health. It naturally occurs in food, however, through processing, heating and pasteurisation, it can be destroyed completely. MSM is important for the creation of collagen and proper formation of connective tissue, therefore, it is important for flexible joints, healthy muscles, strong hair and nails and healthy looking skin. MSM is also vital for production of glutathione, a powerful antioxidant and body detoxifier, which can eliminate even heavy metals.
It has been established that MSM can reduce inflammation including those resulting from autoimmune reactions. Grazyna says: “I strongly recommend it to anyone who appreciates good health. Sport enthusiasts and athletes can use it to improve their performance and speed up recovery after workouts. People with degenerative diseases can use it to drastically improve their health and quality of life.”
Our skin, the body’s largest organ, is semi permeable and therefore absorbs ingredients into the bloodstream. On a daily basis we may apply up to 20 skincare products onto our skin…
If we aren’t happy to eat synthetic and unnatural ingredients, then why would we apply them to our skin? What you put on your skin affects both the health of your skin and your body.
Furthermore, synthetic, man-made chemical products can over time irritate and stress skin
knowing this you would want to use only the highest quality ingredients from nature that your skin understands.
Natural ingredients support a healthy skin function and a healthy skin doesn’t suffer from premature aging – it’s a radiant skin + gentler to sensitive skin
We carry a wide range of skincare products, including facial skincare, baby & kids products, bodycare, bath & shower products, haircare, deodorants, oral care products and make up.
Some of the common synthetic ingredients you won’t find in our skincare are:
Candice, the nutritionist in Putney loves Living Nutrition Warrior. She says: “I love the natural active ingredients. This clever supplement has improved my sports recovery and boosted my endurance – I run harder and longer!”
Warrior is a carefully crafted combination based on sacred and traditional roots, herbs, foods and cordyceps mushrooms in their most bio-active state for performance and function to support the body and mind, for the times when you need to perform. Living Nutrition use a unique kefir – kombucha fermentation process and you can be sure there are no fillers, binders, additives, preservatives or excipients in these products
Have you heard of the wonderful A.Vogel Herbal Remedies Atrogel? Applied externally, its anti-inflammatory properties helps to ease muscular aches, joint pain and stiffness, sprains, strains and swelling after injury and, in a clinical trial, was found to be as effective as ibuprofen gel!
Atrogel can be safely used alongside other medications and even by people with Asthma, however in some cases people with sensitivities to the Asteraceae plant family may have an allergic reaction
This is a great product to have in your first aid box especially if you’re prone to the winter aches and pains.
Getting out in the sun is good for us as natural sunlight stimulates vitamin D production in our bodies. But over-exposure to the sun rays can lead to premature ageing, skin damage and even skin cancer.
In fact Skin Cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. Worryingly, the malignant form (malignant melanoma) is disproportionately high in younger people.
Extensive campaigns encourage us to protect our skin from the sun… and they seem to be working: in 2006 alone we spent a hefty £200 million on sun creams. But not all products are the same! Ingredients matter. Does your sunscreen contain compounds that may disrupt your hormones? Does it leave you overexposed to damaging UVA rays?
From speaking to Panacea customers, friends, family and even colleagues, I found that most people are seriously confused.
Chemical sunscreens penetrate the skin to protect it from UV rays from within. But such chemicals (include Oxybenzone, methyl cinnamates, and PABA) can act as Xenoestrogens, i.e. they can mimic oestrogen in the body (but much more potent) and may contribute to hormonal imbalances.
However, Natural sunscreens are physical sunscreens that work by reflecting UV radiation off the skin like a mirror – They are not absorbed and do not disrupt hormonal balance.
Because chemical sunscreens need to penetrate the skin to work, people should apply them 30 minutes before going out in the sun. Natural sunscreens are effective as soon as applied.
It’s just as important that your sun screen protects you from both UV A and UV B rays. UVB cause sunburn and can lead to skin cancer and melanoma. UVA rays are behind the ageing effect on skin. UVB rays are worse in summer months, but UVA is around all year round and can penetrate glass, making sun protection necessary all year round – indoors as well as out!
But beware! Not all chemical sunscreens protect against UVA rays – always check the label. All natural sunscreens tend to protect against both UV A and B rays. I’m a huge fan of Green People and Lavera sun creams for the body in particular. While for the face, I highly recommend Mychelle Sun Shield SPF28 – it’s a great texture and acts as a great make up base.
Finally, beyond just protecting your skin from the harmful sun rays, Natural Sun Creams also include plant ingredients that help soothe, heal and improve skin texture. Some creams are also rich in anti-oxidants which help to fight the damaging effects of sun rays and further fight the signs of ageing…
So get some natural, full spectrum, mineral sun cream. Apply it every day, all year round. Reapply regularly if swimming or sweating!
Visit or Contact your nearest Panacea store to find out what we stock.
GO! Kombucha are passionate about the natural properties of traditionally brewed, real kombucha tea using only the finest teas to yield a contrasting range of sophisticated flavours. Kombucha is fermented and has been seen to have great digestive, detox and anti-inflammatory properties and is said to have been used in countries such as China, Russia and Tibet for thousands of years
Dipti in Muswell Hill loves Mychelle Perfect C Serum. Dipti says: ” It really improved my skin tone and improved previous scaring and brought back a glow to my face. I also noticed a reduced amount of spots on my face” Mychelle will be in Muswell Hill this Thursday 24 doing a free skin analysis.
