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Nuzest Clean Lean Protein

Juan in our Putney store is a big fan of Nuzest.

He says: My favourite product at the moment is Nuzest Clean Lean Protein. Do we need add extra protein in our diet? Is a protein shake just for sporty people? Could a protein shake replace a meal if I am on a weight loss diet? Could too much protein damage kidneys? When shall I take the protein? 

These are some of the most frequent questions that I answer every day in the store.  There is nothing set in stone in the nutrition world and that is why every person needs to find out what it works best for them. Generally speaking, I will say that protein powder intake is safe; however there is a red flag for those with a history of kidney problems.

People usually link protein powder with body building and athletes, however this idea has been changing, and every day more and more customers look for protein to add to smoothies, baking etc.

It is true that a sporty person needs extra fuel, especially if they want to build muscles quicker, but a protein shake could be a good and healthy “snack” between meals for anyone. Better a delicious Nuzest Clean Lean Protein shake than a regular “full” sugar bar or bag of processed chips. 

I believe Nuzest Clean Lean Protein, made from golden peas, is the cleanest vegan protein that there is in the market at the moment and also with the highest protein content per serving.

It is unique because the way to extract the protein is very particular and special. Nuzest doesn’t denature it, so protein is not exposed or heated at a high temperature. If protein is excessively heated it loses a big part of the nutritional value, thus if the package mentions 2.5 grams of Valine, the real figure is possibly less than half. 

This is one of the main reasons why Nuzest is a great product. You get what you pay for. Clearly, as it  is produced in a very particular way, Nuzest contains all 9 essential amino acids in just one serving (nearly 25 grams).

Another remarkable point is that it is really easy to digest, some researches show up to 98% of digestibility. Plus, it is free from gluten, dairy, lactose, soy, nuts, GMOs and polyols. There are 4 flavours, in addition to the natural one. My order of preference is Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Cappuccino and Just Natural. Another very important point – there are no artificial sweetners at all. The sweetness tasted in the flavoured proteins is an amino acid extract which has no affect on blood sugar and totally natural.  

I used whey protein for many years in the past and at some point it made me feel bloated, sometimes constipated or opposite, gave me diarrhoea. I understood that my digestive system was telling me that something was not right. I looked for alternative to whey and I started to use vegan proteins.  All digestive issues disappeared immediately.  I have tried a few brands of vegan protein, but at the moment I am a big fan of Nuzest. Apparently whey protein raises the acidity in the body, which means the pH balance is disrupted and the body needs to overwork to lower pH to the right level. Nuzest works in the opposite way, it alkalises the body and the risk of inflammation is reduced to the minimum level.

If we come back to some of the first questions, Nuzest could replace a meal. It could also be a snack between meals. Nuzest could be taken after or before training and Nuzest is for almost anyone.

So, I highly recommend Nuzest. If you would like to get more information about this amazing product, please feel free to visit us in store. 

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Trilogy Everything Balm

Dipti in our Muswell Hill Store recommends Trilogy Everything Balm. She says:”It is literally good for everything and everyone, from babies to adults with dry skin. My hands have been really rough and dry recently, especially around my cuticles, so I had tried using Everything Balm for a couple of weeks and found that my dry hands where much better!  Better than any cuticle oil I have used.”

The Everything balm has been described as a multi-tasking beauty tool and will help cut your skincare kit in half. 

Trilogy Everything Balm has certified organic natural ingredients blended into a concentrated, healing, all-purpose balm rich in Omega 3 and 6, vitamins and antioxidants.  All these ingredients have proven and potent skin conditioning and healing properties.

 It combines antioxidant-rich Certified Organic Marula Oil and Rosehip Oil, both revered for their skin healing and preservative properties, as well as Jojoba, Olive, Honey and Vitamin E to deeply nourish your skin. 
Everything Balm can be used for: soothing dry skin, all over nourishing & protecting, healthy nails, massage oil, lip conditioning, multi-purpose moisturising, looking after baby.  It is perfect for travel and also can be used for a nourishing after sun soother when the skin feels parched.

 

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Revive Active Joint Complex

Joanna in our Kingston store loves the Revive Active Joint Complex. She says: “For the last 2 years I have suffered from lack of mobility in my knees and hips. I often had a very bad pain in the joints after just lying down  or exercising. 4 months ago I decided to take care of my joints internally although I thought that my healthy diet was enough. I decided to try Review Active Joint Complex because I have heard that the active ingredients which we can find in this product are scientifically proven to restore damaged joints.

The key active components are: Marine Collagen, Glucosamine, Hyaluronic Acid and MSM.

That was enough for me to understand that this should help me! One month supply of R A Joint Complex turned my flexibility back to normal and being left without pain and stiffness is an amazing feeling. What’s more – my problematic skin condition has also improved.”

Revive Active Joint Complex contains the following ingredients:

Collagen – building blocks of bone, cartilage, tendons, ligaments and skin.
MSM – anti-inflammatory
Glucosamine – cartilage and collagen repair
Hyaluronic Acid – lubricant and shock absorber
Copper – maintenance of normal connective tissues
Vitamin D3 – stimulates the absorption of calcium
Vitamin C – normal collagen formation
Boron – cartilage growth

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Antipodes Apostle Serum

Maria in our Putney store says: “My favourite product in Panacea at the moment is Apostle Skin-Brightening and Tone Correcting Serum from Antipodes. It is a water-based serum to help target pigmentation, brighten your skin and restore even tone. I think it is a brilliant product. I have been using it for pigmentation caused by sun damage, and have only used it for few weeks and already have noticed some great improvements on my skin. The Apostle Serum is made with a great combination of extracts from pinot noir grapes and kiwi fruit skin grown in sustainable managed New Zealand orchards.”

Antipodes write that the Apostle Serum is a water-based serum to help target pigmentation, brighten your skin and restore even tone.
Waiwera mineral-blessed water – The water comes from deep within the earth and is blessed with a variety of beneficial minerals. Magnesium and calcium in particular are a valuable way to deliver beneficial nutrients and antioxidants to the skin’s epidermal layer. We use it to address the drying signs of ageing because it makes for a powerful boost to your skin’s own hydration levels, and it’s perfect for even sensitive or sensitised skin conditions.

Vinanza Performance Plus® combines extracts from kiwifruit seeds and antioxidant-packed grape seeds scientifically shown to decrease trans-epidermal water loss, leaving your skin moist and hydrated. It’s also shown to decrease the melanin production that causes freckling and pigmentation, and decrease undesirable redness or facial flushing.

Vinanza Oxifend® is a revolutionary antioxidant-packed extract from the skins of sustainably harvested New Zealand pinot noir red grapes defends skin cells from oxidative stress helping reduce skin redness. It’s scientifically proven to completely inhibit inflammatory activity in skin cells, helping reduce the redness in skin that comes from an inflammatory response to a product or environmental assault. Its potent antioxidant action helps keep cells healthy.

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Naturtint Permanent Hair Colour

Ana in our Watford store Loves Naturtint Permanent Hair colours. She says: “I have found in Naturtint everything I need to colour, nourish, strengthen and protect my hair! Naturtint Permanent Hair colours are enriched with natural and organic plant and seed oils extracts delivering 100% grey coverage, long lasting naturally radiant colour and shine.”

These colours have recently been reformulated  and is now enriched with even more natural ingredients to actively and gently care for the health of both your hair and scalp, whilst delivering the best cosmetic results.

Naturtint hair colours are:
  • Free From Ammonia, Resorcinol, Parabens, SLS, Mineral Oils.
  • Enriched with ingredients of natural origin to provide optimum colour and care for healthy hair.
  • 36 Shades can be mixed to create an endless spectrum of colours.
  • All shades offer 100% GREY COVERAGE and can lighten hair by up to two shades.

Watch the video to see how to apply Naturtint colour to your hair.

https://youtu.be/IrperHFan8E

As with all permanent hair dye, Naturtint permanent hair colours do contain PPD and therefore it is recommended that you carry out a skin test 48 hours prior to use  and should you be sensitive to this ingredient the Naturtint Reflex range is available in store offering a less permanent, but as much nourishment  for beautiful colour and care for your hair.

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Lavera Liquid Foundation

Misha in our Muswell Hill Store loves Lavera Liquid Foundation. She says it is one of the best natural, organic foundations I have come across. It leaves my skin naturally glowing, moisturised and gives a good coverage as well.

This foundation blends easily on the skin and offers up to 10 hours of moderate coverage. It treats and rejuvenates your skin with age-defying certified organic argan oil, jojoba, vitamins A, C and E, and flower extracts.

Its creamy texture reduces the look of fine lines too, creating a flawless look. As with all Lavera make-up, it’s an added bonus knowing that your make-up is beneficial for your skin since it nourishes and rejuvenates your skin.

The Liquid Foundation is both Organic and Vegan

 

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Higher Nature Keep Sharp

Mourad in our Kingston store has chosen Higher Nature Keep Sharp as his current favourite.

These tasty orange and lemon flavour jellies are formulated to nourish and support your brain. Containing emulsified omega 3 fish oil packed with DHA and containing slightly more than the recommended daily intake of at least 250mg of DHA. They also contain choline, CoQ10, zinc and B vitamins. The jelly like chews are easy to take and more readily absorbed by the body than tablets, and are an ideal choice if you are concerned about your brain as you age.

The nutrients include:

  • Zinc which contributes to normal cognitive function
  • DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function
  • Choline is a component of the neurotransmitter (a chemical released by nerve cells to send signals to other cells) acetyl choline
  • Coenzyme Q10, produced by all the cells in the body but its production diminishes with age but is essential for energy production in the brain
  • Vitamins including Niacin, B6, B12 and Biotin known to help balance homocysteine levels.

The Jellies have also been sweetened using tooth friendly xylitol.

For more information pop into one of our stores and chat to one of our knowledgeable product advisers.

 

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Weleda Shaving Cream

Juan, our Putney store supervisor says:”My favorite product at the moment is Weleda Shaving Cream. I have been using many of the regular foaming type for years and sometimes they irritate my skin, even if I have used it before without reaction. After being made aware of this skin issue I decided to look into the ingredients of some of these shaving creams that I used in the past and I then understood why my skin reacted badly from time to time.

Weleda shaving cream does not use any nasty ingredients such as parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate, aluminum or alcohol that are very toxic and aggressive for the body. The main ingredients of this shaving cream are natural essential oils that come from almond extract, linalool or citronellol, among the others. These kind of oils are very gentle for the body to assimilate and nourish the rough or sensitive parts of the face.

Once I got my Weleda shaving cream and as I had some of the regular kinds at home, I did my own test. I put Weleda cream on half of my face and another half I covered with a regular shaving cream. Believe or not, Weleda cream was more hydrating and soft, plus it didn’t leave me with any redness on my face. However, the regular one left me, as usual, with redness and much less hydrated my skin. The difference can be noticed after the the first try. I can also say that the Weleda shaving cream has a great smell, it is so nice that after shaving many people asked me which fragrance I use. So, it could be a way to save some money on cologne – Two in one.

If you would like to get more information about Weleda shaving cream, please feel free to come to Panacea Putney. I will be more than happy to answer any question about this fantastic cream. I highly recommend it!”

 

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Comvita Olive Leaf Extract

Comvita is a much loved brand in health stores, and this product is no exception. Our Watford store manager, Oana, loves Comvita Olive Leaf Extract capsules. She says: “Olive leaf has been traditionally used to support a healthy immune system and is gaining a widespread reputation for it’s year-round benefits. Comvita’s new formulation of the capsules contains 66mg of Oleuropein, as well as Zinc and Copper for added immune support. You only need to take one a day to help keep the doctor away!”

Comvita uses fresh-picked Olive leaf that is grown, harvested and extracted fresh on the farm in Queensland, Australia. This fresh leaf extraction system ensures high levels of Oleuropein plus at least 11 other naturally occurring polyphenols and the only brand to do this.

Polyphenols are compounds found in natural plant food sources and have antioxidant properties. Polyphenols play an important role in maintaining your health and wellness as they help protect the cells in your body from free radical damage.

Many people are quickly realising that Comvita Olive Leaf Extract Immune Support Capsules is a supplement with a wide range of benefits suitable for the whole family. While some people are using it throughout winter, many more are finding it improves well being all year round.

 

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Weleda Moisture Cream for Men

Our Staff Favourite this week is from our head office.

Dana says: “One of my favourite skincare products is Weleda men moisture cream… and no I don’t use it myself! But my husband uses it and loves it. It was hard to convert him to a natural product as he was used to mainstream and highly fragrant men’s creams found in most chemists and supermarkets. But within a few days of using Weleda he was converted. He says the smell is refreshing and “wakes him up” in the morning. It soothes his skin after shaving, penetrates well and isn’t too heavy. Also an ideal size as he travels a lot and hate big bulky packaging!”

Weleda say that men care what they put on their skin – but they don’t want to make a fuss about it. Weleda uses decades of experience to formulate a highly effective range of fresh men’s grooming products. Easy to use and quickly absorbed

Ingredients are organic jojoba, sesame seed oil and extracts from marsh mallow to protect, soothe and moisturise the skin. It’s a quick-to use, no-nonsense moisture cream that smells great, too.

Father’s day is coming up on 19th of June – Why don’t you get dad a treat from nature.

 

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