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Wiley’s Finest Prenatal Omega 3 DHA

Good for Mum and Baby!

Omega 3 DHA is an essential nutrient required during pregnancy.  It is necessary for normal and healthy development of the baby’s brain, eyes, and nerves while in the womb.  Eating foods containing DHA during pregnancy has long-lasting benefits for the child as well as the mum as it has been seen to lower the risk of post natal depression. Omega 3 DHA is found naturally in fatty fish, such as salmon and herring, or in dietary supplements.

Babies only get DHA from their mums

The developing baby is completely dependent on its mother for DHA especially during the last trimester of pregnancy, because the brain and eyes are developing rapidly during this time. The baby’s need for enough DHA is so strong that he or she will deplete their mother’s DHA if the supply is low. This is why women need to consume enough DHA during pregnancy for both of them. In addition, eye development and vision are not completely developed by their birth, so feeding the baby healthy levels of DHA from breast milk or formula helps vision continue to develop. Healthy levels of DHA have also been shown to help improve moods in women before and after birth.

How much do you need?

Neither mom nor baby can make DHA in the body so it must be consumed through the diet or from supplements. Experts recommend getting at least 200 – 300 mg DHA per day, and some recommend up to 900 mg per day to cover the needs for both mother and child

Why Wiley’s Finest?

Wiley’s Finest Prenatal DHA provides a concentrated dose of EPA and DHA essential fatty acids in every serving.
  • Concentrated Wild Alaskan Fish Oil made at their family owned and operated cGMP Refinery
  • Each serving contains 120mg EPA, 600mg DHA for a total of 720mg Omega-3s
  • Take 2 softgels per day; 60 count bottle is a 1 month supply!
  • Sustainable Alaskan Fish caught by American Fishermen

Wiley’s Finest has partnered with national charity Baby Lifeline.

During the months of August and September 2017, Wiley’s Finest will be donating 5% sales of Beginners DHA and Prenatal DHA to Baby Lifeline which supports the care of pregnant women and their unborn and newborn babies, ensuring the best possible outcome from pregnancy and birth.

Sam Wiley, Managing Director of Wiley’s Finest says:
“We are honoured to partner with Baby Lifeline, a charity dedicated to supporting babies during their first precious moments in this world. Our family believes supporting the nutritional care of every mother, both pre and postnatal and her baby is essential. As a father with young children, I am touched to think we can be a part of their mission.”

 

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Wiley’s Finest New Kids DHA and EPA supplements

Omega 3’s are good right?

You already know your children need to eat fish or take fish oils to get vital Omega 3s, but did you know there are other oil based nutrients that benefit your child’s health? When Wiley’s Finest set out to make two new kids products, their focus was to create unique and science driven formulas. Wiley’s only make products with purpose so they scoured science to create two new omega 3 liquid products with other oil based nutrients that have proven benefit.

Bone health

As a parent you want your child to have strong healthy bones. Having healthy bones over a lifetime begins in childhood because this is when strong bones are built. In fact, if significant bone mass isn’t developed in childhood, bones are weak and fracturing becomes a problem. Research also indicates that having weak and brittle bones in old age starts in childhood if proper nutrition is missing. Building bone mass and strength requires the right nutrients

Most of us know that calcium, magnesium and vitamin D essential to bone health, but did you know that vitamin K is a significant contributor to bone mass and density?  Here’s why: calcium and magnesium need help from support nutrients. Vitamin D is one and vitamin K2 is another. Recent research with children showed that those with higher vitamin K2 status had more bone mass which leads to stronger bones. Vitamin K is a fat based vitamin. Vitamin A, D and E are other fat based vitamins. Vitamin K has several roles in the body, in addition to supporting healthy bones.

Eye Health

Did you know that your child’s eyes develop and mature over childhood just like the rest of the body? Eye health is important for learning, reading, writing, arithmetic,and for playtime and sports, but today’s world is also full of screens – computer, TV, and mobile phones – which eye health and good vision are key. Lutein and Zeaxanthin are special oil based nutrients that uniquely support eye health and development. These nutrients, a group called carotenoids, are found in some plant foods such as squash and corn as well as in egg yolk.
Research has shown Lutein and Zeaxanthin support healthy vision by

  • improving our eyes ability to adapt to changes in light
  • enhancing the distance our eyes can see known as visual range
  • reducing the effect of glare
  • reducing the effect of oxidation

Wileys Finest incorporate all these ingredients in their latest formulations to help you give your child the best start to their nutrition.

Beginners DHA

Beginner’s DHA for ages 1 and up, delivers nutrients that support the development of young bodies, including healthy eyes and vital immune function. Featuring MenaQ7®, an advanced form of vitamin K2 for optimal bone health.

  • 400 mg EPA and 250 mg DHA per serving
  • MenaQ7® Vitamin K2 and Vitamin D3 support bone development
  • EPA and DHA omega-3 are essential nutrients for brain and eye development
  • Vitamins A and D3 support healthy immune function

Elementary EPA

Elementary EPA for children over 4 years, provides essential vitamins and nutrients often lacking in the diet. EPA and DHA Omega-3s along with vitamins and nutrients fuel your child’s healthy brain and support their eyes for optimal focus and function. Featuring FloraGLO®, the most clinically studied lutein available worldwide.

  • 1000 mg EPA and 500 mg DHA per serving
  • EPA and DHA Omega-3 fuel a child’s healthy brain to focus and support their natural bodily defenses.
  • FloraGLO® Lutein and Zeaxanthin support eye health and vision
  • Vitamins A, D3, and E support healthy skin and immune function

Both formulas are great by themselves using the included handy mess free syringe for little ones in the DHA  for ages 1 and up, or the fun measuring spoon with the EPA for  those 4 and older. You can also try mixing them with yogurts, smoothies or baby foods

Wileys Finest Beginners DHA and Elementary EPA are now both available in all Panacea stores

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Minami MorDHA Prenatal

Catalina in Edgware Loves: MorDHA Prenatal. She says: “I don’t eat any fish, never in all my life, but now because of pregnancy I know how important DHA is for the baby’s development, so I think this product is the best option for me and other pregnant women.” Minami Nutrition use Supercritical CO2 distillation, meaning 400% less heat that other brands as well as being a chemical free, eco friendly process. Minami guarantee their fish oils to have levels of PCB’s, heavy metals, pesticide below the detection limit.

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Why Natural Mineral Sunscreens are best.

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.

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Terranova Sneaky Greens

Terranova Green Child Sneaky Greens Super-Shake is a blend of concentrate wholefood ingredients to provide your child with naturally-occurring minerals, vitamins, fibre, enzymes and phytonutrients as well as a microflora combination. We often find in Panacea Stores that parents struggle to find the right combination of fresh fruit and vegetables that their children will eat, and although this is no substitute for a balanced diet, it is an easy way of ensuring your child gets a boost of all the essential nutrients they need for their active, developing lives.
Terranova Sneaky greens contains a blend of Kale, Broccoli, Carrot, Lacuma Fruit, Beetroot Juice & Greens, Spinach, Watercress, Barley Grass, Spirulina, Blackberry and Aronia Berry, Back Raspberry, Acai, Cranberry, Bilberry, Wheatgrass and Friendly Microflora.
Terranova Green Child was developed by Terranova Nutrition founder, Stephen Terras, for children aged 4-12. He says his main motivation was to create safe, gentle children’s supplements that were as pure, balanced and nourishing as possible – based on the most up-to-date scientific research and following Terranova’s deeply holistic principles. Stephen goes on to say that he developed these formulations for his own son’s health and wellbeing as well as for the many Terranova customers throughout the world who have been requesting products they could give their children that are of the same uncompromising standards as the adult supplements.
Terranova products contain no Fillers, binders or other additives including sugar, flavour or preservatives and contain only 100% vegan friendly certified organic or ethically wild harvested wholefood ingredients.

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Jason Sunbrella Kids Suncream

Our product of the week is Jason Sunbrella Kids Sun Creams

Specially formulated for your child’s tender skin, this tear-free, water-resistant and hypoallergenic formula provides long-lasting solar defense- just for kids who are active outdoors under prolonged sun exposure. Infused with natural Chamomile and Calendula Extracts, it gently pampers your little one’s sensitive skin while reducing the effects of potentially harsh sun rays to the skin. Now, your kids can run, play and enjoy the sun.

Apply sunscreen liberally to all exposed skin areas 15-20 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply as needed or after towel drying, swimming or sweating.

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