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The festive season is often a time where we overindulge, especially on rich foods and alcohol. Unfortunately doing this puts a lot of pressure on our digestive system and especially our liver. Luckily nature has provided a few good herbs to help us cope and A.Vogel have put them in a bottle.
The A.Vogel Milk Thistle Complex contains the seeds of Milk Thistle are combined with four other important herbs used in healthcare for centuries – fresh extracts of Dandelion, Artichoke, Peppermint and dried Boldo leaves.
This herb has been used for centuries as a support for liver detoxification and support. A.Vogel use the seeds of the Milk Thistle, which contain the highest amount of active ingredients. Although Milk Thistle is often used as a hangover cure, Unfortunately, this is not a hangover cure but may reduce the morning after feeling of a big night out as it can support detoxification of toxins that cause hangovers.
This formula uses both the herb and root of the dandelion. The root is used as a liver support to cleanse the liver and digestive system. The herb is traditionally used to help detoxification through the kidneys, as well as reducing water retention. When you’re trying to beat the bloat this is a great herb to support that.
Fatty foods are often eaten this time of year which can make us feel a bit queasy. The liver produces the bile and if it is under strain this may be the reason you are feeling unwell after eating fatty foods. Artichoke helps with bile flow which is responsible for fat metabolism and for this reason is a great addition to this formula
This herb has a long use of treating many digestive complaints and mostly used to treat symptoms of IBS such as spasms, bloating and cramping.
Most commonly, the tea of this plant was used in South America to reduce the symptoms of a hangover, and to promote healthy digestion as well. Today, modern research has shown that Boldo does in fact help promote healthy digestion, and may be used to support bowel health and ease stomach upset.
So if you’re looking for a festive formula to help relieve digestive disturbances such as: heartburn, acid reflux, excess burping, bloating, nausea, feeling of abnormal or slow digestion or early satiety, try the A.Vogel Milk Thistle Complex.
The Dr Hauschka range has always been a favourite and the Cleansing cream is no exception. Jamila in our Kingston store says: “It is a wonderful cleanser which I use as a make up remover as well, I use it morning and evening as daily ritual and it can be used with other creams and oils”
The Dr Hauschka Cleansing Cream offers renewing, refreshing care to the skin. This gentle cleanser exfoliates using Calendula, chamomile, St. John’s wort, anthyllis and sweet almond meal gently cleanse while revitalising skin and minimising the appearance of pores. It supports the skin’s natural protective function, preparing it for a toner and day or night care, suitable for all skin conditions
Dr Hauschka recommend that you cleanse in the morning and evening using gentle movements.
Dr Hauschka focus on quality and abide by the following standards
Chaga mushrooms have only recently started to gain popularity in the western word, but have been used for hundreds of years in Siberia and Asia. These amazing mushrooms grow on hardwood trees, primarily birch, in the forests of northern Europe, Russia, Asia, Canada, and the northeastern United States. They usually grows as a conical or oblong black charcoal looking protrusion from the bark which contributes to its nickname “black gold”
Chaga has a naturally occurring vanillin, the same as found in the vanilla bean. Therefore, it has a slight hint of vanilla flavor when used and doesn’t taste like a regular mushroom. It has long been used as a tea but more recently gaining popularity to make mushroom lattes.
Antioxidants are nature’s anti ageing ingredients. Our body ages because of “free radicals” that damage our cells, and antioxidants limit the damage caused (find our more here). Chaga has one of the highest ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbent Capacity) scores of any food. The higher the ORAC score the better a food’s ability to protect the body.
Aside from the healing antioxidants, Chaga contains Beta-Glucans which help balance the response of the body’s immune system, helping your immunity be ready when needed but not over stimulating it. Chaga is also being researched for it’s antiviral properties.
Adaptogens are herbal components that control the adrenal system of the body. They manage how the body react to anxiety and stressful situations and although this is not an instant effect, using adaptogenic supplements such as Chaga may help reduce the long term effects of stress and how you cope with these situations .
1 cup milk of choice nut or dairy milk
2 cups water
1 tbsp Chaga Mushroom Powder
1 tsp Yogi Tea Classic or Choco Chai loose tea
1/2 tsp honey or maple syrup to taste
Recipe adapted from: louiseinnes.com
I just love Goji berries. They are also known as wolfberries and have been used as a medicinal plant since ancient China. They are a good source of vitamins, including vitamins (A and C) essential minerals, and antioxidants such as zeaxanthin.
These berries also contain all 8 essential amino acids providing a surprising amount of protein as for fruit.
The carbohydrates in Goji berries are complex carbs. This means your blood sugar will raise slowly, reducing your risk of a sugar crash afterwards.
Their nutrition value as a low-calorie, low-sugar option makes them a perfect substitute to other dried fruits with higher sugar content. A one ounce serving of goji berries only has 23 calories and the Glycemic Index of Goji Berries is 29.
Goji berries have additional characteristics that help control blood sugar and appetite. They contain 21 percent fibre by weight. High fibre foods are filling and help to moderate blood sugar levels. The berries are a good source of chromium, a mineral that aids in blood sugar control. Chromium may also help to preserve lean muscle mass during weight loss. Muscle burns more calories than fat, promoting a more efficient metabolism, which makes it easier to prevent weight gain.
Goji berries are rich in several nutrients that help to convert food into energy rather than storing it as fat. Further, a balanced combination of essential minerals is necessary for efficient protein metabolism. In addition to calcium and chromium, Goji berries contain copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium and zinc.
Goji berries do not only help in a weight loss programme but they have many other health benefits, such as:
Two amino acids (L-Arginine, L-Glutamine) and potassium in Goji berries help our bodies to produce more growth hormone, therefore, they can help to enhance libido and fertility.
These berries are good for overall wellbeing and you don’t need to force yourself to eat them because they are delicious!
Use them like raisins or fresh berries. Mix them into your breakfast cereal or yogurt, add them to trail mix, sprinkle over a salad or drink it as juice that can even be added to tea or smoothies.
Goji berries also taste great cooked, adding a savoury sweetness to hearty dishes. Plus, their vitamin C content also will help your body absorb the iron in your meals
Eating two or more servings of fruit daily is usually recommended for optimum health benefits, so add this berry in for a superfood boost to your 5 a day.
I prefer the Creative Nature Goji Berries as they are sulphite free and softer and tastier than other brands I have tried.
Written by Grazyna from our Putney store.
Antipodes created the Divine oil and it really is exactly that – Divine! This oil is a nutrient-rich face oil using collagen-boosting avocado oil, rosehip oil for it’s high levels of Vitamin A and C and essential fatty acids, both known for their ability to help reduce the appearance of scars and wrinkles. The Divine oil also harnesses pure plant fragrances of jasmine and sweet orange.
Katherine in our Kingston store says that it is: “A moreish skin oil that is my only facial moisturiser! Antioxidant rich rosehip keeps my skin healthy, while the avocado boosts my omegas and evens my skin tone. I feel nourished and silky with no greasy feel.”
Antipodes encourage you pamper your skin. Making your daily facial routine feel heavenly is part of the experience. Apply the Divine oil in gentle upward strokes to your face and neck. Pay loving attention to blemishes, lines, sun damage and scars. For an enhanced nutrient boost use prior to your favourite moisturiser. Suitable for most skin conditions, especially dry and combination. You may feel that applying oil to already oily skin is unusual, however if your skin is overproducing oil to overcome dryness, this will help reduce that overproduction which is why the Divine oil is suitable for combination and some oily skin types, but have a chat with a member of staff in store to find out more about what product would best suit your skin.
