Janey Loves

Sun Chlorella

2012-02-27T01:39:00.001-08:00

SUN CHLORELLA
Chlorella long been associated with detox and immune boosting properties - theres long been arguments around Natural versus Synthetic Vitamins Of course nutrients from a natural source are superior to synthetic supplements. Sun chlorella has an amazing large yield of protein and it’s a unicellular fresh water green algae.
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There are many other applications that are now coming to light now aside from simply boosting immunity. Pregnancy and Sport are two new areas where chlorella is being used and researched. Sun Chlorella has been investing in R&D since the 60s.

Pregnancy - A survey highlighted many gaps in the nutritional knowledge of pregnant women. In particular many women were unaware of symptoms that can arise in pregnancy that can be triggered by nutrient deficiencies. One example is the common problem of anaemia, caused by deficiency in nutrients such as iron, folate and vitamin B12. The research strongly supports the benefits of taking Sun Chlorella during pregnancy and breastfeeding for decreasing the incidence of anaemia, the amount toxins in breast milk, and increasing IgA concentrations in breast milk.

We’ve all heard about vitamin D deficiency and most recently in relation to deficiency in pregnant women and the increase of childhood rickets. Sun Chlorella is also a good natural source of vitamin D

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Sun Chlorella are becoming known in this area via an association with Ruben Tabares who is a nutritionist, trainer to professional sportsmen and celebrities, as well as a professional hurdler training for the 2012 Olympics. He uses Sun Chlorella with his clients and personally to increase energy, alkalise lactic acid post workout and to aid repair via the nucleic acids in Chlorella Growth Factor.

I also love this liquid which contains not all but some of the nutrients, great for giving to the kids if they won't take the caps, although they're very tiny (the caps not the kids !!)
www.sunchlorella.co.uk

Janey Loves Jason Natural Care

2012-02-26T14:17:00.001-08:00

JASON are one of my favourite companies and have a absolutely huge range of products for all the family,

JASON set out on their trailblazing mission in 1959 to provide a natural alternative to industrial products for wholesome Californians not convinced by the new, alien ingredients being used, or the skin irritations they caused. Nothing frilly, nothing fancy. Just therapeutic products that really work, as well as having wonderful, natural fragrances.

I’ve recently started using their fab Hemp hand and body lotion. Now as I’m sure you know hemp is indeed the new rock and roll, I’ve got a hemp hat, handbag and a friend with a baby is using cloth nappies which use hemp for absorbency, so heres a few factioids about hemp –

*Hemp oil was often used topically by ancient civilisations including the Romans and Egyptians.

*Middle Europeans also used Hemp Oil as an ointment and in lotions and bath products.

*Hemp Oil is rich in Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) which deeply penetrate to hydrate dry, cracked skin.

Jasons Hemp hand and body oil is -
*A deep penetrating blend of Hemp, Kukui Nut and Sunflower Seed Oils plus vitamins C and E to soften and smooth dry, moisture starved skin and also revitalise.

Importantly there’s No Mineral Oil, Petrolatum Free, No Animal Testing, No Animal By-Products

*For best results, apply to slightly damp skin after showering to receive the full moisturizing properties.

*Concentrate on dry, rough spots like elbows, heels and knees. Reapply whenever moisture is needed www.jasonnaturalcare.co.uk
Get it quick we’ve got some to give away over at imperfectlynatural.com
www.jasonnatural.co.uk

Janey Loves Big Green Smile

2012-01-31T02:27:00.000-08:00

Big Green Smile and a great discount for video viewers !

BigGreenSmile is a small business that has grown rapidly through word of mouth over the last 3 years.

They offer great choice (2,500 natural products) - The UK's widest selection of natural beauty products and ethical products from both well known brands and new smaller brands just coming to market.

Delighted to find loads of my favourite companies, skincare and beauty, cleaning and laundry and some great eco gadgets.

One thing that sets Big Green Smile apart is they really know their stuff, on the site they’ve included
lots of information on all of the products to enable our customers to make an informed choice, including of course full ingredients listings for all products to offer complete transparency. That’s one of the difficulties buying online, you can’t actually turn it over and see whats in it, but here you can feel assured all the info is there. Theres some informative articles and you can even take the Green Quiz which is lots of fun.

Its also easy to navigate around, they’ve put a lot of work into the site to make it easy to find products to suit different needs. For example -

* Search by criteria - if you want to buy fair trade, soil association organic, vegan etc then you can find products
* If you want to buy local - find all products made in the UK
* Have a particular ingredient/essential oil that suits your skin >> Search by ingredient

They usually have special offers and discounts and specially for people viewing this video if you use the Discount code: JANEY15 you’ll get a 15% discount off any purchase.

www.biggreensmile.com

Janey Loves Nuique active and body skincare

2012-01-25T03:13:00.000-08:00

This great company Nuique (pronounced New IQ) have a great range of products that work with sports injuries and massage, the packaging looks so 'medical'. I couldn’t believe these were natural, but when my son had a skateboarding injury and his back was bruised and painful, one application of the Cooling Cream and he said it felt really cooling, the swelling went down and by the next morning just a faint bruise,

Emma from Nuique recommended that he use the massage oil after that as it contained Arnica and his bruisng went down really quickly so all round a brilliant test of a great product.
If you're interested in the ingredients -
* Cooling Cream:
Anti-inflammatory and emollient Shea butter, Jojoba, Apricot and soy bean oils.
Incredible cooling effects and stimulating active essential oils, Peppermint, Camphor, Menthol, Eucalyptus and Pine. The botanicals used are the closest to the skins own natural oils so able to penetrate deep through the 3 layers of skin to the muscle fascia to begin healing.
Use on tired, weary limbs to speed up recovery and healing after a long day at work or post sport or injury. (Not on open wounds though.)

Joint & Muscle Gel:
Another medicine cabinet must have for all the family.
For aches, sprains and swollen joints.
Arnica, ginger, pine and cloves, have calming and relaxing properties as well as anti-inflammatories.

* Road Rash Remedy:
Medicine cupboard must have for all the family.
Every mum should have a tube in her hand bag.
Or in any sports bumbag or locker.
Customised blend of botanicals in particular ‘Neem’ oil infused with ozone*
Anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal.
Excellent natural alternative for cuts, scrapes, grazes, bruising, minor post-surgical scars, spots, haemorrhoids, burns, sun-burn, cold sores and chapped lips.

There's also the Bio Shea Butter with Lavender, which is a great active body and skin care.

Theres a money back guarantee if you’re unhappy but I don’t think you will be. Available at www.nuique.com nu eye que.com

Janey Loves Mooncup

2012-01-05T01:27:00.000-08:00

You will have read over the years scare -mongering stories about women who’ve got toxic shock syndrome (TSS), a serious form of blood poisoning and other serious infections from wearing tampons and like me you’ve dismissed it as too small a risk to care about but what about the other factors?

There are the environmental considerations of course, landfill sites are full of the horrors, not to mention the cost of calling out Dynarod to unblock your drains if a well meaning (not) girlfriend disgustingly flushes one down your loo.

I was absolutely horrified to read not so long ago about the chemicals used in the production of some sanitary products: bleaching agents, chlorine,

There are fears that many tampons contain dioxins, and there is evidence that even low levels of dioxin may be linked to cancer, as well as adversely affecting the immune system. There are even worries about the rayon used in the materials during manufacture and it’s contribution to the onset of TSS. Now if that’s not scaremongering I don’t know what is but it certainly made me think before inserting the little gems.

So what’s the alternative ?

Well just as there are cloth nappies there are cloth menstrual pads too that are totally reliable and washable, but for those who simply can’t function with padding around their private parts there’s the menstrual cup. The best known is the ‘Mooncup’ and boy is it an amazing little invention. Its basically a tiny ‘cup’ that is inserted high into the vagina to catch the flow of blood. When its full (you get to know how often you need to check) you simply flush the blood away and rinse the cup out. During the course of your period you lose on average about 30 to 40 ml of blood, (6 to 8 tablespoons) so its not as much as it may seem, but I know what you’re thinking – "theres no way I’m going ferreting up there getting blood on my hands to insert a plastic flying saucer 5 times a day!!!"

I do sympathise. When I first tried a contraceptive cap many years ago, I faffed around for what seemed like hours in a bizarre half seated half lying position – legs in air - only for it to flirt out again the moment I sat up. I never could get on with the cap but trust me this is easier.

For a start the cup is small and ‘mouldable’ and once you’ve got the knack of sort of ‘clicking it’ into position it doesn’t drift and really is no more hassle than a tampon. The really big advantage with the menstrual cup is that it seems to help with erratic. heavy periods and menstrual cramps, To be honest I don’t think there’s any scientific research to prove this as yet but several women I know have reported that their periods have become regular after years of irregularity. The blood flow has seemed considerably less – unless they just couldn’t really moniter it on an absorbent tampon, but most of all they suffered less bloating and menstrual cramps.

The theory for this could be that tampons because of their absorbency and chemical toxins actually dehydrate the vaginal area and it’s the dehydration during blood loss that can cause pain and discomfort. Obviously if a tampon, and even a sanitary towel to a lesser extent, has high absorbency then it absorbs all the natural fluids as well as the menstrual flow. As for making periods more regular well I can only guess it's more natural and so allows your body to regulate

Bear in mind this is a very eco solution, there's no dyes, toxins or bleach or BFA, they're very inexpensive, this will last you for the majority of your menstruating years. www.mooncup.co.uk

Jason

2011-11-25T05:29:00.000-08:00

I've long been a fan of JASON and I love their great new packaging. They've been around for over 50 years and constantly bring great new products to the market place. A couple of their products recently won a Janey Loves Platinum award but as we have a great competition about to launch we thought we'd talk Jason natural hair care. The range has formulas to help with different hair types. Some of my faves include -

Jojoba shampoo and conditioner - this ones ideal for repairing the damage done - JASON® Natural Jojoba Shampoo and Conditioner nourishes hair and soothes dry, itchy scalp. Vegetable Proteins and Panthenol strengthen hair while pure, imported botanicals, vitamins and minerals give a moisturizing boost. Helps correct damage caused by blow-drying, perming and too much sun. Plant-derived Panthenols penetrate the hair shaft delivering long lasting moisture, reducing the formation of split ends and increasing volume and manageability, leaving healthier, shinier hair.
JASON® Natural Lavender Shampoo and Conditioner will nourish and strengthen, Enriched with Lavender Extract, Evening Primrose and Vitamins A, B5, E and F, this Conditioner helps protect hair from the harsh environment while imparting strength, and vitality. Plant-derived Panthenols that deeply penetrate the hair shaft delivering long lasting moisture, reducing the formation of split ends and increasing volume and manageability, leaving healthier, shinier hair.
JASON Natural Sea Kelp Shampoo and Conditioner is great for frizzy hair as it deeply moisturises your hair with delicate tropical extracts of sea kelp (Laminaria Diditata), Kukui Nut, Hawaiian Ginger (Hedychium Coronarium), Plumeria and Orchid, and fortified with Vitamins A, B5, C. Restores healthy shine and manageability. Plant-derived Panthenols penetrate the hair shaft delivering long lasting moisture, reducing the formation of split ends and increasing volume and manageability, leaving healthier, shinier hair.
Check our competition page where JASON are giving 5 lucky readers the chance to win the haircare system of their choice. www.janeyleegrace.com
The great news is that you can get much of the huge Jason range in health shops across the UK and in Wholefoods. www.jasonnaturalcare.co.uk

Janey Loves Natural anti ageing skincare from Inlight

2011-11-24T07:48:00.000-08:00

At last a brilliant organic brand formulated by the wonderful Dr Mariano Spiezia, Mariano and his wife Loredana have created something very special with this range.

This is a naturopathic doctor who really knows about skin, Inlight have a great range of products that have no contraindications with homeopathic remedies and I’m a big fan of their deep cleansing salve and their facial oil is wonderful but lets focus just for a second on anti-aging, something very relevant to all of us !.

The appearance of wrinkles is linked on one hand to the how we move our face, its literally connected to emotions and psychological factors, but on the other hand its linked to the natural ageing process influenced by many life style factors (food, sun exposure, smog, pollution, lack of sleep etc.) . We can’t stop the ageing process of course but it can be “controlled” or “slowed down” by having a correct life style and correct diet, rich in vitamins, antioxidants and vital nutritional factors. To keep away wrinkles you also need a cosmetic routine based on moisturising oils rich in antioxidants, Vitamin E, essential fatty acids, chlorophyll and enzymes.
Mariano and his wife Loredana have created something very special with this range.
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I'm a very big fan of facial ols, particularly olive oil, jojoba oil, rose hip oil, all rich in Vitamin E and EFA, protect, soften and moisturise the skin reducing the evaporation of the “internal water “, and have an antioxidant and protective action against UV rays. Many are the herbs available in Nature that encourage production of collagen together with astringent and anti-ageing properties. However wrinkles don’t miraculously disappear if covered up (sadly) , they need to be “treated” and not even moisturising is enough to keep them at bay. The skin needs to be well nourished and well fed in order to keep young and healthy. This is why a beauty daily regime full of antioxidants is essential.
Inlight suggest you get started with:their

INLIGHT organic skincare anti-ageing Trio -
ORGANIC FACE CLEANSER, 100% organic
For the most important step in your skin care ritual, this deep cle ansing salve, with its mild exfoliating action, will remove make-up, daily grime and dead skin cells The antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties of coconut oil, there's also shea butter nourishes and evening primrose oil and jojoba oil, rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, help promote skin elasticity. Specially selected herbs including green tea, ginger, lavender and rosemary help to tone, stimulate cell regeneration and purify the skin.

ORGANIC FLORAL FACE TONIC, 100% organic ingredients*
Ecellent blend of fragrant floral waters will freshen and gently cleanse the face without drying the skin. Rose, cornflower, lavender and chamomile with their well-known toning, astringent and soothing qualities also promote cell regeneration whilst grapefruit seed extract is a gentle antiseptic.

Complete the regime with the - :
ORGANIC LINE SOFTENER, 100% organic
Deeply restorative, this miracle balm has been formulated to reducing the appearance of lines and as excellent for the treatment of scar tissue, pronounced stretch marks and darkened patches from sun damage. Shea butter and macadamia oil, evening primrose and sunflower oil. Jojoba oil promotes elasticity and olive oil soothes. Carrot oil, rich in beta-carotene, enhances the anti-wrinkle characteristics. Gotu kola, marigold and plantain promote tissue healing and elasticity theres also lavender, rose geranium and nettle for their anti-inflammatory properties and to help restore mineral balance.

The important thing to remember is that all the ingredients are 100 per cent organic
http://www.inlight-online.co.uk/

Janey Loves VeggieVision TV

2011-11-24T06:53:00.000-08:00

Thinking of going veggie or just want some healthier options?
Vegetarian or Vegan and need some inspiration?
Then check out VeggieVision TV! Karin Ridgers has brought us everything that’s fun about veggie living.

VeggieVision TV brings you vegan and vegetarian cookery, great film clips show you tasty vegan vegetarian and recipes step by step, clips from all over the world.

Fancy filming your own favourite vegan dish or sharing your vegetarian cooking tips ? Heres your opportunity.

Theres some great short programmes including cookery, information, interesting interviews with celebrities and experts, travel reviews and more - all for vegan, vegetarian and likeminded viewers to enjoy and share.

Karin is Passionate about listening to her veggie viewers and found that 2 common questions were – “How can I meet likeminded people?” and “How can I save money!?”

So she set up a rather innovative Cashback system where can save and earn £’s – and for those who want to meet like-minded people we have VeggieVisionDating too.

Look out for my interview with Karin and check out www.veggievision.tv

Janey Loves Beyond Organic skincare

2011-11-21T06:00:00.000-08:00

You know my love of small yet wonderful organic skincare companies and you probably kinow my love of cornwall so bring them together and I love promoting the little guys who are getting bigger ! Beyond Organic are the brainchild of the wonderful Marianne but they’re growing fast, from their Cornish roots they are now an International Company selling to China, Japan, Taiwan and Europe

Multi-Award winning Products offer Purity with Performance jam packed with Omegas, Vitamins, Anti-oxidants and over 190 biologically active compounds.

Certified Organic, Natural, Fair Trade and Vegetarian

Theres a whole bunch of products including the

Detoxifying Cleanser
Award winning, Safe for make-up removal, deeply cleansing, Burdock restores skin tone, Yarrow cleanses, Comfrey for tissue damage, also excellent for eczema and acne. With an organic Muslin face cloth, gently sloughs away dead cells and polishes skin.

There's also a Firming Eye Cream A Little pot goes a long way as only small amounts are needed.

A Moisturising Day Cream With soothing rose and regenerating seabuckthorn this makes a special synergy ideal for sensitive, dry and mature skins.

They are very proud of their Treble award winning ‘Regenerating Night Cream’

Natural ingredients known for their ability to replenish and rebuild skin tissue. Rich in anti-oxidants, Rosehip, Sea Buckthorn and Macadamia; all working in harmony to rebuild skin tissue and replenish and penetrate the skin.

I love the Rejuvenating Serum Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, omegas and biologically active compounds. Leaves skin soft and supple with a healthy glow.

And Top to Toe is their brand new product. special natural formula protects against skin protein oxidation. restores skin resilience Very moisturising and can be used anywhere.

They do gorgeous lip balms and a new baby product too called Happy Baby with real vanilla pods !

Yum..!

www.beyondorganicskincare.com

Janey Loves Lillipops for morning sickness and nausea

2011-11-21T05:58:00.000-08:00

If you’ve been pregnant and had the misery of morning sickness or if you are pregnant and just fancy a treat I have the answer I really do !

New Naturally Flavoured Lillipops Iced Soothies are the perfect

comforters to Aid Pregnant Women Suffering the symptoms of Morning Sickness

Dr Hilary Jones gave these a special mention on air a few months back, he’d heard good things about them and backed up that the ‘science’ behind how they work., the ingredients such as ginger, chamomile and mint help with the feelings of nausea but the ice apparently helps too ! Basically Lillipops Iced Soothies are delicious ice pops specially but especially formulated to alleviate the symptoms of morning sickness. And, in recent trials by the AOGOI (Italian Association of Hospital Gynaecologists and Obstetrics) found to be effective in 70 % of cases with no side effects. (Think in the vid I said 90 per cent but hey ho still an amazing result !!)

Available in 5 soothing, refreshing natural flavours – grapefruit & tangerine, lemon & mint, camomile & orange, lime & vanilla and ginger - and with no artificial colours or sweeteners added, simply pop them into the freezer and call on them whenever you feel dehydrated, or a bout of sickness coming on. Include them in your prenatal kit - Lillipops are the perfect aid in the delivery room.

The founder Denise Soden, Lillipops founder, who came up with the idea when pregnant with her third child, herself had an extreme form of morning sickness that saw her hospitalised 13 times during her first pregnancy.

She found ice to be a wonderful food substitute but wanted flavour so she devised her own ice pops with great ingredients.

Recognising the importance to mother and baby, Denise and the Lillipops team have researched the best ingredients preferring to use only natural ingredients suitable for mum’s heightened taste buds and those that have a tradition as remedies. Ginger, for example, has traditionally been used to ease symptoms of nausea; camomile for its calming and relaxing properties; citrus fruits such as orange, lime and grapefruit are refreshing and mint is revitalising and calming for the digestion.

But, there is more to Lillipops than originally conceived. The Lillipops team has been inundated with enquiries and testimonials recommending them to alleviate nausea and an inability to take and keep down fluids caused by various medical conditions including chemotherapy, diabetes, tummy upset and as a post-operative comfort. And, if the nausea is of the self-inflicted kind, they make great hangover cures.

The Lillipops website is a joy to visit, too. You can study self-help tips relevant to the various stages of pregnancy, seek advice if necessary on anything from food cravings to baby names, read testimonials from “pregnancy buddies” and there are even links to other great pregnancy and parenting sites.

Fantastic value too Lillipops have a Recommended price of £6.95 for a 20 ice pop multipack of all 5 flavours. They are available through Amazon, good independent chemists nationwide, or on-line now at http://www.lillipops.com/

Janey Loves natural olive oil soap from Queen of Aleppo

2011-11-21T05:52:00.000-08:00

I love my natural soaps so I was delighed when these 'Queen of Aleppo' soaps were introduced to me, they are 100% natural olive oil and laurel oil with no parabens or nasty chemicals. Aleppo soap is made from natural oils derived from the fruits of olive and laurel trees and is biodegradable. There's no animal testing.

Its Suitable for all skin types but especially beneficial to those with problem skin, e.g. eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis as it can also cleanse hair so its especially good for reducing dandruff and for psoriasis. They also contain laurel oil which is an effective cleanser, antibiotic, anti-fungal and ant-itching agent. Compounds extracted from Laurus Nobilis have recently been identified as an inhibitor of human melanoma (skin cancer) cell proliferation, as well as inhibiting other human tumor cell growths, and breast cancer cell lines. Olive oil has been known for generations not only for its healing qualities but also as a natural, deep penetration moisturiser, regenerating skin cells and softening the tissue.

Olive oil refreshes,cleanses and moisturises the skin while the laurel (noble plant) known for its antiseptic properties will soothe the skin, its gentle and naturally suitable for babies, Amazingly this soap can be used as a shaving cream. It has no added fragrances just the natural laurel aroma.

Aleppo soap can be used daily as soap for washing and shampooing, as face mask, as shaving cream and baths for infants and babies. The soap promotes wound healing, is effective against insect bites and is used for a variety of skin ailments such as skin allergies, irritated skin or conditions such as general Dermatitis like Eczema, Psoriasis, Bacterial Dermatitis, Acne, Herpes, Rosacea, as already said it also helps prevent hair loss, dandruff and it aids in the recovery of skin diseases. Unlike most soaps, Aleppo soap will float in water, kids enjoy that !
www.queenofaleppo.com

Janey Loves essential oil foot creams from FeetTreets

2011-11-21T05:49:00.000-08:00

After a busy day whats the best feeling of all ? well one of them is slipping off your shoes and giving your feet a therapeutic massage. I’m also of course a big fan of reflexology and was delighted to hear of a practising holistic therapist who has created her own range of natural products for the feet.

Feet Treets is a unique range of 7 therapeutic aromatherapy foot creams plus a foot scrub.
They’re Handmade, natural, no petro-chemicals, not tested on animals, 100% pure essential oils, organic where possible and kinesiologically tested. They have been popular with Reflexologists and beauty therapists and with their clients for home care too.

They have also developed a new Feet Treets Holistic Pedicure (also including foot soaks and cuticle oil, now available in spas and salons). All the 120ml jars come with the natural jute bag and double ones are also available for two jars.

Relax foot cream; essential oils of lemon, lavender, ylang ylang – great for nervous tension and sleep problems,

Repair foot cream; essential oils of patchouli, benzoin, geranium and myrrh, very protective and helps heal sores and dryness

Revive foot cream; essential oils of lavender, lemon tea tree, juniper berry, peppermint and rosemary. This one has a cleansing effect and can help stimulate circulation.

Release foot cream; essential oils of kunzea, fragonia, eucalyptus and frankincense.

Treat your tootsies !
www.feettreets.co.uk

Janey Loves Silk Perfect Pillowcases

2011-11-21T05:43:00.000-08:00

We all know about the importance of sleep

but did you know you can boost your health and improve your looks all while you slumber? I am loving these gorgeous 100 per cent pure silk pillowcases but its not only about how luxurious they feel.

SilkPerfect, Luxury 100% Pure Silk Pillowcases are expertly designed to minimise the signs of skin ageing, restore hydration, alleviate allergies and leave locks looking smooth and glossy, banishing bed head forever! The ultimate beauty sleep staple!

So how can a pillowcase be Anti- aging ?

After sun damage, one of the biggest causes of skin ageing comes from sleeping on traditional cotton, linen or polyester pillowcases.

Expensive night creams might promise to hold back the years, but sleeping on rough cotton pillowcases can limit their effect so by preventing osmosis, SilkPerfect pillowcases help to keep product on the skin, helping you to make the most of your beauty routine.

The best benefit for me has been my Hair !

Sleeping on cotton fibres can result in that waking up to the ‘dragged through a hedge backwards look’. Silk on the other hand is made up of strings of amino acid which has the same ph as your skin. It is these proteins that help to prevent fizzing and split ends, ensuring you wake up without the dreaded ‘bed head’. In addition, SilkPerfect helps to prevent the loss of natural oils leaving hair with a healthy shine.

Perhaps best of all for people with Allergies

· Silk is naturally hypoallergenic helping to ease the side effects of eczema. Tests have shown that the majority of people with eczema have an allergic reaction to dust mites. House-dust mites thrive in warm, damp places and are found in greatest numbers in mattresses and bedding.

· SilkPerfect 100% Pure Silk Pillowcases are ideal for helping to keep those mites away. silk contains the amino acid “Sericin” which holds an ‘anti-acarid’ property to prevent the growth of mites and mould.

· Dust mites cannot cling to silk fibres, which ensures they avoid them in the same way a creature avoids spider’s silk. As a result, silk is inhospitable to dust mites.

Now if you’re concerned about silk, I’m reliably informed that these are suitable for vegetarians. The amino acid strings (silk fibres) that make up our pillowcases are a by-product of the silkworms during their growth stage. Similar to wool and leather or honey and milk, Vegetarians choose whether to include these items in their life, depending the strength of their beliefs.

I should point out though that they aren’t suitable for vegans. Silk fibres are made from a viscous protein substance secreted from the glands of silkworms which harden into silk on contact with air. This soft, lustrous fiber is obtained from the cocoon of the silkworm, and as an ‘animal’ product, is not considered suitable for vegans.

Treat yourself to some luxury and benefit your hair and skin in the process.
Get in quick for an amazing special offer on the Silk Perfect Pur - 2 packs for £18.00 thats over 50 per cent off !
www.silkperfect.com

Janey Loves the Nutri-sqEase Max Juicer from Wholistic Research

2011-11-21T05:35:00.000-08:00

One of my favourite online stores is the Wholistic Research company, they sell a huge range of products and always seem to be at the cutting edge of whats new in water filters, ionisers, sprouting kits, light boxes, emf protection et al plus of course juicers and blenders, well imagine my delight when they told me about the Nutrisqueese max

You know I’m a huge fan of juicing, and of course we all know that in an ideal world we’d all use masticating ‘slow juicers’ but the problem is I’m time poor and I’m making juice every morning for 6 of us before rushing out to get the kids to school so I’ve always made do with a fairly basic whole fruit centrifugal juicer, with a high rpm speed which I know isn’t the best for health, but at last there is a new revolution in juicers !

The Nutri-SquEASE Max Slow Juicer is a masticating juice extractor that uses the new patented Low Speed Technology System (LSTS). It is called a “Slow Juicer” because it operates at only 85 RPM and uses a mere 150 Watts of energy, instead of 6,000 to 24,000 RPM and up to 1,500 Watts of energy like a typical centrifugal “High Speed” juicer.

But don’t let the name fool you, this Slow Juicer actually juices faster than most centrifugal juicers and expels much drier pulp with a much higher yield of juice that doesn't seperate, so you're left with drier pulp and less to need to throw away.

Its a lower RPM but interestingly it juices faster than many high RPM juicers. Its nice and small so doesn't take up too much workspace and to make sure the flavour of one juice doesn't taint the next, you can just pour water through it between juices. Best of all this machine makes richer juice, it keep its original colour and doesn't oxidise as quickly, most importantly you've got the maximim nutrients and you can really taste the difference.

This versatile machine also makes fab ice creams and you can buy a nut milk bag and make your own healthy nut milks too.

Really great value and a special offer right now at
http://www.wholisticresearch.com/shop/home/

Organic Perfume rocks !

2011-09-22T06:22:00.000-07:00

Janey Loves Rich Hippie Organic Perfume from Beauty Bazaar

As someone who promotes natural skincare and beauty products I'm often asked if I can recommend a great 100 per cent natural perfume, up until recently I've advised people to make their own blends using essential oils but at last I've found an excellent funky new brand. Beautybazaar.co.uk bring us the fabulous 100 per cent natural and certified organic range of perfumes, eau de toilettes and roll-ons that smell great and are good for our health and the environment also.

By the way chemical scents are responsible many people say for triggering asthma attacks, headaches and insomnia, and some are endocrine disrupters, (they'll play havoc with your hormones) some of the chemicals have also managed to end up in fish so the food chain will be affected also.

Back to the good news then, Beauty Bazaar sell little samples so you can test out the fragrance you like, bear in mind the staying power of the perfume won't be as long as your usual chemical brand, probably only staying on your skin for 2-4 hours but this gives you an opportunity to save the sensual pleasure of re-applying !

25 organic perfumes to choose from with funky names like Rock Star, Foxy Lady, Hoochie Coochie and you can choose from Eau de Parfum Roll-On, Perfume Roll-On or the Perfume Bottle.

www.beautybazaar.co.uk

Natorigin, gorgeous organic make-up

2011-09-22T06:21:00.000-07:00

Janey Loves the wonderful organic make-up range from Natorigin

You may have seen in the press recently that the lovely Gail Porter is the brand ambassador for a brilliant range from Natorigin. I love it too, great colours, 100% natural, Certified organic

Approved by the vegetarian society, its also suitable for sensitive skin.

Lipsticks

I especially love the lipsticks, they're hypoallergenic lipsticks formulated with orchid extract to give an extremely soft and smooth texture. They are very rich in waxes (organic carnauba wax, organic candelilla wax, organic beeswax), organic shea butter and oils (organic sweet almond oil, organic jojoba seed oil, sunflower seed oil,organic marula seed oil, organic castor seed oil) to both moisturise and protect the lips, keeping them soft and supple. Lanolin free.

The packaging is nice too with proper powder and blusher compacts complete with a little mirror and my lipstick lasts for ages unlike many natural brands.

They have a good range of other skincare and beauty products too.

www.natorigin.co.uk

The face powders are great also.

NATorigin face powders are naturally silky, velvety and extremely soft. Formulated with ultra-micronised shells of organic argan nuts from the Tree of Life. Argan oil is fast becoming big news in the beauty industry for its incredible moisturising and repairing properties - the oil from the Argan nut has been used by the Berber women of Morocco for centuries, to keep their hair and skin full of moisture in dry desert conditions.

The powders are softening and anti-free radical and give a light finish with long-lasting cover.

Allergy UK approved Natorigin are the only products of their type to hold this mark, its important because many products may be natural or even organic but not necessarily allergy free.

www.natorigin.co.cuk

Beat the bulge - naturally with Dr Marilyn Glenville

2011-09-22T06:20:00.000-07:00

Janey Loves Dr Marilyn Glenville 'lose the bulge' programme

I'm delighted to be able to big-up and really recommend a fellow author and expert.

Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD is the UK’s leading nutritionist specialising in women’s health.

As we get older many of us have a tendency to gather fat around the middle, especially if we a re 'apple shaped' it difficult it is to lose it. Your arms and legs may be acceptable looking, but the middle bit, from your bust to your groin - seems to defy all attempts to diet and exercise. Perhaps your clothes feel uncomfortable, your waistband is too tight, you’ve got a gaping blouse and a “muffin top” layer of fat pouring over the waistband of your jeans or worst of all – you’ve been asked when your next baby is due.!

What you may not know is how dangerous the fat around your middle really is (more so than fat on your thighs or bottom), increasing your risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and cancer (especially breast cancer). Because of where the fat sits on your body, normal diets, even rigorous exercise regimes rarely work.

Ballooning waistlines

Research from the Department of Health in 2005, has shown that Britons now have the fattest stomachs in history. Between 1993 and 2004, women’s waistlines ballooned

Figures published in 2004 showed that between 1951 and 2005, women’s waists have increased by 6.5in (16.5cm).

We have also become generally taller and larger but there is an enormous difference between the 1.5in gain in height, bust and hips and the 6.5in gained on the waist. There is no doubt that we have lost the traditional hourglass figure (synonymous with a pear shape) and women have become more apple shaped with all its health risks.

So by following the recommendations from the excellent book 'fat around the middle' you'll not only get rid of fat around your middle, but you will also be doing the best you possibly can to prevent health problems in the future. Short term, you get to look better. Long term? You live longer. It’s as simple as that.

Dr marylin Glenville explains the cause of the problem and how to address it, she unravels the issues of food cravings, how to calculate your body mass index. She advises on eating healthily, making sure you don’t skip breakfast and including essential fatty acids, taking the right kind of exercise, how to address stress and importantly the correct supplements to take, she has her own range and shes devised formulations that have the correct ratios of certain vitamins and minerals so that you don’t have to take 3 tablets from 10 different bottles every day !

Shes formulated two supplements for The Natural Health Practice that contains all of the above. They are called NutriPlus and AminoPlus and are available from www.naturalhealthpractice.com or 0845 8800915),

By the way its not about dieting, she recommends eating little and often and ensuring a bit of protein with every meal, this is a very realistic way of eating

She offers consultations too. For more in depth information look on Marilyn’s website www.marilynglenville.com.

Cure your babies nasal congestion with 4little1

2011-09-05T02:16:00.000-07:00

Janey Loves 4little1

I'm eternally grateful that I was able to breastfeed 4 babies longterm and indeed I'm passionate about breastfeeding and patron of the ABM (association of breastfeeding mothers) but I'm well aware that so many women experience difficulties and give up after only a few months.

I was delighted to find a company - a husband and wife team who have really researched the problems and come up with innovative natural solutions.

4little1 were the smallest company ever to win the Queens award for outstanding innovation. they've come up with some excellent and unique products for babies and have found research which shows that many mums give up breastfeeding in the early weeks because their babies seem unable to feed and are crying yet often this is simply due to a cold or the snuffles. A blocked nose can be really frustrating and infant nasal congestion is one of the biggest reasons for referral back to hospital for newborns. Paediatric advice is to clear the nose before a feed using an aspirator.

Enter the unique baby nose clear simple to use Baby nose-clear Aspirator, it allows the mother to suck the mucus through a tube - don't worry this is collected not swallowed ! This gives immediate relief, instantly clearing the airways so that the baby can latch on and feed more easily rather like an adult blowing their nose. It works on the visible mucus on the babies nose. If the congestion is higher up they suggest sitting with your baby in a steamy bathroom and they also sell Baby nose-clear Room vapour which you can use from birth. By physically removing the mucus it helps to prevent related issues such as ear infections coughs and stomach upsets also.

It works on the visible mucus on the babies nose. If the congestion is higher up they suggest sitting with your baby in a steamy bathroom and they also sell Baby nose-clear Room vapour which you can use from birth. By physically removing the mucus it helps to prevent related issues such as ear infections coughs and stomach upsets also. its so effective its available on prescription, its completely reusable and 4little1 also make great organic baby massage oil to help relieve congestion also. www.4little1.com

Ecotanka - clean, safe, BPA free water bottles

2011-08-27T14:14:00.000-07:00

SPECIAL OFFER; get 20% off any EcoTanka in October - use code videoecotanka at checkout

Lets face it we all schlapp water around with us but if its in plastic bottles - at what cost ? Well it costs a fortune in bottled water, does untold damage to the environment etc etc ! I'm also concerned about the leeching from the plastic, if your answer is to use a flask, think again, many of them are lined with aluminium which is linked to Alzheimer's disease. If you have kids you probably have tried several drinking bottles from 'lunchbox logo-ed up' water bottles to sports bottles but is it me or do they all without fail leak ?

Bring on the joy of the ECOtanka, a range of brilliant water cooler containers that tick every box, for starters they are made from solid food grade stainless steel, they do not contain Bisphenel A and leech absolutely nothing into the water, they come in a variety of sizes and the caps (which don't leak - hurrah !!!) are interchangeable, theres even a special infant spout.

I'm currently loving the cooling carrier cases too which keep the water cool and enable you to carry the ECOtanka easily while jogging (oh pleeeeze of course I don;t !) or fast walking

They are oh so green too, obviously reusable and totally recyclable.
http://www.evolutionlife.co.uk/

Eco2life - really green cleaning products

2011-07-29T02:18:00.000-07:00

I'm a big fan of natural and eco cleaning products but sometimes get fed up with schlepping huge containers from the supermarket or health shop,the containers are mostly water anyway and I've also noticed that some of the so called 'eco' brands are indeed sustainable in terms of packaging but still contain some pretty scary synthetic chemicals.

Enter into my world then - Eco2life - a brilliant refill and resuse system with really natural ingredients that actually work. It’s made from naturally derived readily biodegradable ingredients: Coconut, Corn, Sugar Cane and Vegetable derived surfactants. There are No Silicate or Caustics, no Petroleum Solvents, no Parabens, no Phosphates and it’s Chlorine Free.

Well when it arrived I thought Planet Earth had literally sent me a tiny sample and thats when I realised just how brilliant their refill and reuse system is. Top eco credentials !
You simply fill your empty eco2life spray bottle about 2/3 full with cold tap water, add the contents of the little eco2life refill, gently fill the bottle with cold tap water, insert the spray trigger in to the bottle and screw closed until tight, give the bottle a few light shakes and your are ready to go
Brilliant ! There is no shlepping of ‘water’ back and forth to the supermarket, dramatically reducing land fill, requiring less production, less energy, less packaging

I’m told its been Scientifically tested and proven by 'SATRA' to be as good if not better than the leading brand in the sector

Theres an excellent multi surface cleaner, a floor cleaner and a glass cleaner and I'm hoping they'll find a way of introducing laundry liquid.
www.myeco2life.com

Live Wheatgrass - raw and living superfood!

2011-07-28T00:57:00.000-07:00

I'm a huge fan of fresh wheatgrass, the powders are excellent for when you're travelling but recently I've really got into live Wheatgrass, you can grow your own in trays but even quicker and easier is to buy frozen wheatgrass. I was thrilled to hear about Live Wheatgrass who ship out live field grown wheatgrass in little shot sizes that are stored in the freezer. Why drink wheatgrass juice ? Well its a raw and living super food,packed full of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino-acids and optimal chlorophyll all of great benefit to your health. Heres a few factoids for you......

· Wheatgrass juice is one of the riches sources of chlorophyll on this planet

· One ounce of wheatgrass juice contains 13 times more vitamin A than lightly broccoli

· There is the same amount of Vitamin E in just 1 ounce of Wheatgrass juice as there is in 700g (1.5lb) of lightly boiled broccoli.

· Vitamin B complex – wheatgrass juice contains all 8 B vitamins

These shots are great as they are affordable at around £1 a day if you buy around 3 months supply. I was originally concerned that vital nutrients wil be lost in the freezing but Im assured that its a tiny amount as its frozen immediately. Live Wheatgrass are the
only company in the UK and Europe, that grow their wheatgrass outside on organic fields in organic natural soil. It is grown for 2-3 months and has therefore had the time to mature naturally under the sun so that means higher levels of vitamins and minerals, no sugar and no mould. Just 100% pure instantly frozen juice.

You can drink the shot as it is or if you prefer add it to a small glass of apple juice to taste. I often make a dark green smoothie, with one apple, spinach, cucumber, celery and then blend the lot with a chunk of advocado and a wheatgrass shot straight from the freezer (it acts like an ice cube !)

This company are so convinced of the health benefits of the wheatgrass juice, that if you don't feel the benefits after one month they will refund you 110% on your first one month order. ! Also you can get one extra weeks worth free when with your first order when you type 'janeyloves' into the checkout By the way it arrives in a huge container so I was initially concerned about the packaging but this excellent company come and collect it from you and re-use. I even reuse the little plastic containers so nothing goes to waste. www.livewheatgrass.co.uk

Living Nature 100% natural skincare and make-up

2011-06-13T13:43:00.000-07:00

I’m so thrilled to be able to trial and promote Living Nature - 100% pure, certified natural skin care and cosmetics range from New Zealand. Their range is really extensive, I’m a huge fan of their make-up – currently their lipstick and tinted moisturisers are my new best friends !

Living Nature founded in 1987, in New Zealand, was one of the world’s first companies to produce a skin care line without the use of synthetic preservatives or parabens. Using the native healing plants of New Zealand that are organic and wild crafted, Living Nature is a pioneer in blending science and nature to create high performance, naturally potent botanical products. None of their products contain synthetic preservatives such as parabens, alcohol, phenoloxyethanol, sodium lauryl sulphate, artificial fragrances, phthalates and petroleum and mineral based oils along with other chemical nasties and they’re certified natural under the strict standards of BDIH, Germany, a world-leading independent auditor of natural skin care and cosmetics.

They have the best makeup remover I’ve come across, a brilliant facial oil The Radiance night oil and the Firming flax serum which has been voted winner the skin serum category of the natural health and beauty awards/

Its an anti-ageing treatment that effectively firms, smoothes and softens the skin to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and

Its scientifically-proven to benefit the health and beauty of skin. In-vitro tests, at the highly respected ABICH Laboratories in Italy, confirmed that the advanced, all-natural formulation of Living Nature’s Firming Flax Serum maximises the healing and renewal process of the skin that takes place during sleep. Crucially, Firming Flax Serum was shown to increase synthesis of Hyaluronic Acid, which is naturally produced by skin and gives it its firmness and protection against moisture loss, by up to 86% after 48 hours after exposure.

Active Manuka Honey is included in this unique rejuvenating serum for its ultra-moisturising, nourishing, rejuvenating and protecting benefits. Manuka Honey also possesses special antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that help stimulate the body’s natural repair processes, It also contains Harakeke, (I confess I'd never heard of that before) - the New Zealand Flax plant also provides Living Nature’s Firming Flax Serum with intense soothing, hydrating, antiseptic and healing benefits and Rosehip oil is included for its potent antioxidant properties that help prevent signs of ageing on the skin.

I’ve been applying it before bedtime and I’ve just realised you can mix it with a drop of their Radiance night oil for an even more intensive treatment. You'll find Living Nature in some health stores and -

www.livingnature.com.

Beat insomnia with A Vogel Dormeasan sleep remedy

2011-06-13T12:39:00.000-07:00

Alongside back pain, insomnia is one of the most sited reasons for days off work in the Uk, a staggering number of people have problems sleeping and it costs the national health a small fortune in sleeping pills and people then often complain that they either become addictive or don’t actually work.

For most of us, our immune systems are pretty strong, we can cope with a reasonable amount of stress and anxiety but we absolutely can’t function without restorative sleep. We need it to restore us to full function after a period of wearing ourselves out. During the night, tissues are repaired, organs rest or finish cycles such as flushing out toxins, and the brain filters the events of the day.

The problem comes when sleep is disturbed. Missing the time to repair and restore, we find our brains struggling to cope, memory slipping, concentration below par, muscles fatigued, skin dull and eyes lack-lustre. The good news is there are some natural sleep aids and of course diet plays a part, foods containing tryptophan such as turkey and lettuce interesting can help before bedtime and it’s a good idea to avoid eating too late and avoid rich spicy foods and alcohol, but when you’re in need of something more, a brilliant natural sleep remedy is this one from a long established company A Vogel – they are one of the companies whose herbal preparations are licensed under the new guidelines and along with their brilliant Echinacea this product -

Dormeasan is one I always try and keep in the medicine cabinet Its a herbal sleep remedy made from extracts of freshly harvested, organically grown Valerian root and Hops. based upon long-standing use as a traditional remedy Its important to stress that Dormeasan is not a ‘sleeping pill’.

It's a herbal sleeping aid and won’t normally leave you feeling groggy in the morning. Unlike many sleep remedies, Dormeasan is available in the form of a liquid herbal tincture. Taken just half an hour before bed-time, it can help if you worry that you can't sleep – encouraging a more natural sleep, helping you sleep better and wake feeling refreshed.

Dormeasan Valerian-Hops oral drops 50 ml £9.15

A vogel products are widely available in health shops and some chemists.

http://www.avogel.co.uk/

Doidy cup from Bickiepegs - natural and healthy alternative to spouted cups and bottles

2011-06-13T12:36:00.000-07:00

Is your little one sucking frantically on a plastic trainer cup ? this could change everything !

If you’ve just welcomed a new addition to the family or you know someone who has, I want to tell you about a revolutionary product that you simply must have, I came across the Doidy cup when my little girl was a few months old and I was really fed up I hadn’t known about it for my other 3 kids, I’d done some research and found that speech therapists don’t recommend the usual plastic training cups that babies drink from as they were seeing children aged 5 and over with speech problems due partly to the use of spouted training cups. I've never liked them either, I always worried about the plastic especially when it got scratched and if you’ve ever tried to drink from one of those cups you’ll know just what an odd shape you have to force you mouth into to get anything through the spout.

They come in a great range of colours and the unique design helps children to drink from a rim rather than forcing their lips into an unnatural position to drink from a spout or bottle.

I'm not a fan of the plastic and importantly Doidy cups are made from food safe materials and don't contain bisphenol, pvc or phthalates.

You can use them from 3 months or earlier and they're fine for expressed breast milk, recommended by health professionals and by the national Childbirth trust.

You can buy them at lots of nursery outlets and John Lewis and from

http://www.bickiepegs.co.uk/

Yes - the company behind the Doidy cup are also behind ......................

Bickiepegs teething biscuits, a unique brand developed many years ago by a leading Harley St Paediatrician and used for many years in royal nurseries

They’re not wheat and gluten free but they do contain

matural wheatgerm and wheatflour. Theres no added sugar, salt, additives, colourings or chemicals and they are handmade in a dedicated bakery in Scotland

Of course the idea of the teething biscuits is to encourage chewing skills to develop correctly by exercising the jaws

They're recommended by health professionals, dentists and midwives, you can find them in chemists, supermarkets and at -

www.bickiepegs.co.uk

Rainforest Foods - premium organic supplements and superfoods

2011-06-06T16:39:00.000-07:00

You'll have heard all about the benefits of superfoods and you're probably wondering if theres a definitive list - well not really, in my opinion many natural foods are 'super' but I suppose the term ‘superfood’ is used to describe a food that is significantly rich in nutrients that have health benefits. Superfoods are antioxidant agents, rich in vitamins, minerals, they’re anti inflammatory, a good protein source which is great for vegans, blood sugar stabilizing agents. We're all aware of blueberries, broccoli and avocado and raw chocolate as superfoods but others are much more exotic, and are not generally as available – chlorella, spirulina, maca, maqui berry and Acai berry, for example.

Acai - I'm a big fan !

Acai is a small purple berry, regarded widely as one of the Earth's most nutritious foods. It is one of the world’s richest sources of antho cyanins. It contains more of these antioxidant compounds than red wine !! (probably better for you too !)

The people of the Brazilian Amazon region have been consuming Acai for centuries. They farm it in sympathy with the delicate ecosystem of their native land. Its immense antioxidant content helps maintain the body, protecting against heart disease, cancer, arthritis and premature ageing

Its antioxidants promote recovery from serious disease

Its fantastic combination of Omega fatty acids aid digestive and cardiovascular health

Many of the world's greatest athletes now include Acai in the dietary element of their training regimes. Its easily-absorbed proteins help build and maintain muscle, aiding muscle recovery and tissue repair during sports training.

Because of the 'rarity' of superfoods such as Acai we often need to

access them as supplements and a great brand is Rainforest Foods - a manufacturer and wholesaler of premium organic food supplements. It prides itself on sourcing only the finest of nature's foods from the very best suppliers and bringing these products tous at a realistic price. Their range that is nearly all organic and certified by the soil association. Importantly their products are pure and free from binders, fillers and additives. (a big problem with some of the cheaper supplement brands)

Acai’s high fat content means that it tends to go off much quicker than most fruit, typically within 24 hours. As soon as it is picked its sent to processing plants. There are several ways to process Acai flesh, but by far the best is freeze-drying. The result is a powdered product that contains as much as possible of the fresh fruit’s nutrition, and I'm assured that Rainforests process supports the amazon rainforest and is fairly traded

You can buy freeze dried Acai Berry capsules and a whole range of superfoods from http://www.rainforestfoods.co.uk/

Hayfever kit and natural summer remedies from Weleda

2011-05-27T02:47:00.000-07:00

Weleda are one of my all time favourite companies, they were founded in 1921 (long before 'organic and sustainable was fashionable !) and have consistently been a leading brand of natural
beauty and healthcare. Their natural remedies are based on their anthrosophical principles. Best of all they really work !

Lets start with hayfever. I'm lucky enough not to be suffering this year but have passed this on to a friend with sore eyes and a streaming nose, so far its working a treat ! The Hayfever kit offers two solutions in one handy pack. The homeopathic remedy Mixed Pollen 30 which has a comprehensive mixture of plant pollens, the ones most likely to trigger hayfever symptoms. The soothing Rhinodoron Nasal Spray, which helps to clear the nasal passages as it contains organic aloe vera to moisturise and calm the irritation. The Hayfever kit is 100 per cent natural and suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
These are all essentials for my summer natural medicine kit so thanks to Weleda for allowing me to review such great products. Watch this space - lots more to come on Weledas gorgeous skincare and beauty products also

Other great summer travel remedies from Weleda – perfect for the family medicine cupboard include ......

Calendula Lotion and ointment for cuts and grazes, always my first choice for the kids and I was lucky enough to visit Weleda's beautiful biodynamic garden and harvest some marigolds as used in their calendula lotions.

Calendolon Ointment – to soothe cuts and minor wounds

Melissa Comp Drops – for nausea (useful for travel sickness) and minor holiday tummy troubles

Arnica Ointment for bumps and bruises, an old favourite and don't underestimate the effect of Arnica, we use it constantly.

Combudoron Lotion – for insect bites

Rhinodoron Nasal Spray (as contained in the hayfever kit) – great for in-flight ‘dry nose’ with air conditioning, and to soothe sore noses irritated by dust and swimming pool chemicals

http://www.weleda.co.uk/

Green People natural suncare for all the family

2011-05-25T08:23:00.000-07:00

Green People have long been one of my favourite companies and I’m particularly impressed by their excellent sun protection range. You know my take on it - best of all is cover up or stay in the shade but for the times when you need to apply sun creams you absolutely need to opt for the most natural you can find and Green People suncare is made with 80 per cent organic ingredients and they are really effective.

I especially love the Oy ‘Face the Sun’ SPF 15 – most sun creams feel too heavy for the face but this is nice and light and they make very handy trial sizes, great for popping in your handbag or pocket in case the sun comes out !

For the kids I use the No Scent Children’s sun lotion and again there are trial sizes. The range is extensive, there’s lots of options and even an excellent Fake tan.

The difficulty with sun protection is the confusion between the UVA and UVB rays, which are harmful and which do we need ? I interviewed Green People’s sun-care expert Ian Taylor at the Natural products show, check the vid for his interview -

You can find Green People suncare in independent health stores and online at

www.greenpeople.co.uk

Dr Wendys organic botanical skincare from LucyRose

2011-05-25T08:18:00.000-07:00

Check out this fab one stop shop for organic skincare and natural cosmetics Lucy Rose. Their website lucyrose.biz has been voted best retail website by natural health magazine and is an excellent hub for so many brilliant brands. Everything from natural hair dyes to first aid treatments and really special gift sets, and they’ll gift wrap your goods also.

I’m thrilled that they introduced me to Dr Wendy's range of 100 per cent botanical skin care made in New Zealand. All their products are derived directly from nature. They use certified organic ingredients and they’re vegan.

At the moment I’m loving the Ultra Treat white tea serum, it’s a gel serum that is applied underneath your usual moisturiser and helps to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. It contains anti oxidants too. Best of all its 100% free from Parabens, Silicone, SLS, Formaldehyde, Petrochemical Free. and its not Tested On Animals. It’s what it says on the label, an ultra treat.

http://www.lucyrose.biz/

Ready to cook healthy organic food from Lifestyle Organic

2011-05-25T08:16:00.000-07:00

I can’t be the only person who is sometimes, with the best will in the world too busy to rustle up a healthy hot meal. When I arrive home late I find myself sometimes hankering after an old style 'pot noodle' or boil in the bag something or other for convenience ! Well just how thrilled was I to come across Lifestyle Organic at the Natural and Organics Product show. I was offered a little bowl of Organic Vegetable Buckwheat . My colleague tried the Organic Shiitake Rice mix from the Ready to cook Asian style mixes from a brilliant brand - Lifestyle Organic.

Mine tasted yummy and I looked around to see where they were chopping all the organic veg only to see the busy chef opening packets, emptying the dried contents into a pan and covering with water and between 4 and 10 minutes later (depending on the variety) – voila ! Excellent food.! It’s a really extensive range too,

These Ready to cook mixes are brilliant for holidays, camping trips, when you’re travelling or if you need to rustle up a healthy lunch at work and have only a microwave, they’re great to have with any evening meal and best of all despite the convenience the ingredients really are healthy, no GM or scary flavourings, no artifical sweeteners or hydrogenated vegetable oils.

My faves are the Organic Pumpkin Polenta and the Organic Vegetable Spelt and my kids love the millet and mango porridge from the Sweet mixes but theres loads I haven't tried yet.

They inexpensive too at around £1.79 per packet– so stock up you’ll always be able to rustle up gourmet dish in under 10 minutes.

You should soon be able to find them in your local supermarket (ask them to stock them !!) or online at

www.marap.co.uk

Tiana raw organic cold pressed virgin Coconut Oil

2011-05-19T04:17:00.000-07:00

If you've read any of my books you'll know I'm a huge fan of Coconut oil. I'm thrilled to have found Tiana - a wonderful company who make not just organic virgin coconut oil but also gorgeous coconut flour (makes yummy breads and cakes) and a beautiful rose and coconut cream. Whats unique about Tiana coconut oil is that its cold pressed from fresh organic coconuts and comes in recyclable glass jars which is excellent for prolonging its life, keeping it free from plasticisers and contaminants.

They do say don't put anything on your skin that you can't eat and you can and should eat this, it doesn't degrade at high temperatures so its great for cooking, you can also use it in place of butter, use for baking or add to smoothies and being very high in lauric acid (the main component of breast milk) its a wonderful functional food, being great for althletes and excellent for weight loss. (some stats on its nutritional values below)

Its also though a wonderful moisturiser for all skin types and a brilliant hair conditioner. Lather it on leave overnight and wash off a couple of times in the morning. Its a great intensive hand cream and great for feet too.

By the way if you're thinking (guys maybe) I do NOT want to smell like a beach babe, you're remembering the synthetic whiff of coconuts from conventional sun lotions, virgin coconut oil smells only very faintly of ...well... coconuts, but by the time its absorbed into your skin it really has no fragrance.

I can't recommend it highly enough and Tanya who runs Tiana Coconut oil is such a passionate advocate !

TIANA Extra Virgin Coconut Oil Nutritional Facts
Ingredients: Organic Pure Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Nutritional Information:
Total Fat
Saturated Fat (MCFA)
Monounsaturated Fat
Polyunsaturated Fat
Vitamin E
Cholesterol
Carbohydrate
Protein
Energy
Per 14 ml (1Tbsp) % RDA
14g 22%
13.16g 94%
0.7g 5%
0.14g 1%
80 microgram/mL as Tocopherol
0mg 0%
0%
0%
522kj/125 kcal
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values will vary with your age, size and activity level.

Theres some great recipes and more info at
http://www.tiana-coconut.com/

Cherry Active use Montmorency cherries for amazing health benefits

2011-05-10T09:12:00.000-07:00

I met the enigmatic John Carey at a health show a few years ago and he told me his own suffering from gout (yes gout of Henry 8th fame) had led him to his quest for a natural cure and ultimately to founding Cherryactive. He sent me some to try and I love it, I make hot tea with it and freeze it as cherry ice lollies for the kids but I had no way of testing its beneficial properties until I gave some a close freind to try, shes had fibromyalgia for years and simpley learned to live with the sleepless nights and pain. Within a week of taking Cherryactive cordial she was sleeping well and pain free, I was seriously impressed, I've since recommended it to anyone with arhrtis and joint pain and know of at least one GP going against the flow and suggesting it to her patients.

My cohort Tim Smith from Steve Wright's show
has also experied arthritis in his wrist possibly from an old injury and sceptic though he is, the cherry juice has worked !

Now I'm an advocate of fresh juices but this is very specific, the cherries are Montmorency cherries known for their beneficial properties and Johsn company have ensured these are the finest quality and ethically and fairly traded.
You can get bottles of cherryactive, capsules or the brand new 'shots' perfect for travelling or when you're on the go.

You may have read recently about Sir Jimmy Saville suffering from Gout, Johns gonna try and get a bottle over to him, see if he'll give it a go...alongside his cigar...
I can see the headline now....John fixed it for Jim !!! http://www.cherryactive.co.uk/

Thermomix TM - the only food processor that does everything!

2011-04-27T09:40:00.000-07:00

Trust me guys I'm no domestic goddess but with this machine I'm getting there - I'm all for natural living but if you can one thing on the end of a plug that will change your life the way the Thermomix has changed mine I say 'Go girl' (and guys !)

I've always hated gadgets and food processors especially, having to change blades and bowls, having something man enough to cope with grinding really hard nuts to make nut butters and so on without starting to smoke has alwasy been a hassle, as I got more into raw food it became harder to make the food I wanted with just a regular and a basic food processor - so answer ? Sell aforementioned kit on ebay and invest in the one and only kitchen gadget you'll ever need The Thermomix TM

Heres some 'factoids' about the Thermomix

Lots of kitchen machines and gadgets all rolled into one compact unit, in my opinion wipes the floor with its main competitors such as the Vitamix

Whether you’re a domestic goddess or raw foodie you’ll love it.

One bowl one blade, really easy to clean

Very sturdy and robust, doesn’t fall apart !

Great for utterly smooth purees - this benefit is fantastic for those who have a medical condition that means they require pureed food, eg difficulty swallowing, would be brilliant for every hospital kitchen to have one. of course great for cooking baby food too

Saves space in the kitchen - you don’t actually need a kettle, blender, food processer, grinder et al. It's perfect for students, forget buying all the other stuff.

Food allergies - great for coeliacs – you can grind your own flours from gluten-free grains

Fab for raw food preparation, making nut butters etc , and you can control the termperature if you want heat to food to below boiling - it has a setting to heat to 37°C

Excellent for green smoothies and Gaspacho but also brilliant for making quick soups.

Uses less than half the energy of an induction hob – minimal carbon footprint

Saves time, effort and money, you can I save around £3000 per year on groceries for a family of four because you never need to buy prepared sauces, soups or cake mixes etc.

So good that top chefs use it too – we all wish we could make those lovely sauces and reductions that make the plate look so attractive – well watch Great British Menu or Heston’s cookery programmes and see how many times you can spot a Thermomix!

Not available in stores, only by demonstration (the wonderful Janie Turner cam and produced all manner of goodies in my own home) or direct from UK Thermomix

A high quality piece if kit at £885 including VAT, courier delivery, 300 recipe cookbook, 2 year domestic warranty or 1 year commercial warranty - and remember its the only bit of kitchen equipment you need, it wieghs, chops, grinds, boils, blends etc etc, in fact if you're a raw foodie you won't even need a stove !

Clearly I'm devoted to this machine and no.....I'm not on commission - shame !!!
http://www.ukthermomix.com/

Ideal Omega Test - simple home test for important Omega 3 levels

2011-04-27T09:05:00.000-07:00

The Ideal Omega-3 Test is the single most important clinical test that will set you on your way to optimal health. The measurement of Omega-3 in the blood is a new and extremely important test. Unlike other blood tests that may be useful in one disease or area of the body, the Ideal Omega-3 Test gives information about every cell and every organ in your body. The correct balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids is vital for optimal health; it is not possible to reach your true health potential if this balance is not right.

The Recommended Retail price for this product is £55

Its well documented how important essential fatty acids are in our diet and especially Omega 3, good levels can help with concentration, benefit skin, hair and nails and help with digestion and much more. I have always tried to ensure that I supplement my diet with omega 3 6 and 9 but I was shcoked when I was offered a tsst to determine my Omega 3 levels just how low they were !

Ideal Omega offer a simple test that you can do at home, its just a quick and painless (ouch - not really) pinprick blood test and when you've applied a drop of your blood to the card you post it off and the results will be returned to you within a couple of weeks.
My result came as a shock, I was a mere 30 per cent when the optimum level is apparently meant to be around 70 ! Usually people are deficient in Omega 3 because they have too much Omega 6, I didn't feel thiw could be the case for me as I thought my diet was pretty healthy, I avoid processed
foods, almost never eat pastries and biscuits etc but I must confess in ture 'imperfectly natural' mode that I do drink coffee, wine and suffer stress - which all deplete your body's Omega 3 levels, I also eat very little oily fish.

Its certainly prompted me to adjust my diet over the last few months, in addition to using Udo's choice oil, I now take Ideal Omega's excellent capsules (the ratio is so good that you don't need to take 9 a day to make a difference) and I enjoy regular doses of their fabulous Taste - it can be drizzled over desserts or taken by the spoonful and though it tastes great (I love the Mango flavour) it contains fish oil or flax oil so gives good levels of Omega 3. Sssssh...don't tell my kids but they enjoy it regularly too cos I sneak it into their home-made ice cream and lollies
www.idealomegatest.com

Nourish and soothe baby skin with organic and natural Pitta Patta

2011-04-27T05:22:00.000-07:00

I love finding new natural skincare companies and this lot are great. Pitta Patta was founded by two very knowledgable qualified naturopaths.Alex and Harriet.

The Pitta Patta range of natural baby skin care is full of natural healing ingredients that nourish and soothe the skin. their packaging is great, they use a variety of essential oils – lavender, mandarin, chamomile, jasmine, rose, sandalwood, eucalyptus, bergamot etcand I love the fact that they say that the additional ingredient in each product is the 'little magic' - Gem essences which are all about creating a strong foundation for children, a foundation that nourishes self-respect and self-empowerment of spirit. The organic baby skin care ranges also helps create a positive bond between parents and children.

Their latest range contains bubble bath, moisturising lotion, barrier cream, liquid soap, shampoo/bodywash and their innovative chest stick.

Pittapatta's vision is to support little ones and their environment in a holistic way, nurturing them with heart and soul. they're committed to using natural and organic ingredients in our natural baby skin care range. As well as the products they produce they also support parents who are looking at conscious ways to parent their children.

I'm especially loving the Organic Chest Stick for sniffly little ones, its a solid stick that rolls onto the upper chest and back of a baby to ease the symptoms of colds as a natural cold remedy.
Check them out at http://pittapatta.com/

Tabitha James Kraan - holistic and organic hair salon

2011-04-14T14:39:00.000-07:00

'Life is an endless struggle full of frustrations and challenges but eventually you find a hair stylist you like' Anon

Yep its official I am one of those bonkers women that travels 100 miles to get my hair done but hey its worth it. Having started down the slippery slope of colouring my hair (why oh why when I was a natural blonde ??) I am committed to the upkeep but want as little damage as possible to my tresses. Enter Tabitha James Kraan a truly holistic hairdresser, at her salons in Stow on the wold and Broadway in the Cotswolds she offers a unique service - not only organic and mineral colours which are far less harmful than conventional hair colours but also a full 'hair make0ver'

Tabitha offers advice you wouldn't usually imagine you'd hear from a hair stylist, she wrote a great section in my latest book 'Look Great Naturally without ditching the lipstick') she reocmmends not washing your hair too often, using hair oils and good old fashioned hair brushing ! I stop short of the hundred strokes a day but certainly since I've taken her advice my hair is looking much shinier and healthier.

A visit to the salon is a luxurious experience indeed, you're plied with herbal teas or proper capuccinos, delicious treats and best of all while your hair is being washed and massaged (oh yes !) you lie on a wondrous massage chair - honestly I nearly drifted off !

Tabitha really cares about holistic wellbeing and uses organic products such as the brilliant John Masters Organics and you can buy those products along with Dr Hauscka and the excellent Jane Scrivner range of skincare. Watch this space cos Tabitha is launching her own very exciting hair range soon. http://tabithajameskraan.com/

Restore the body's natural harmony and balance with Health Kinesiology

2011-04-13T09:22:00.000-07:00

I first encountered Health kinesiology when my little boy had trouble sleeping after an anaesthetic. This amazing treatment completely cured the problem and left him calm and happy. I’ve also seen it have dramatic effects on people with allergies, intolerances and all manner of emotional issues. Its fine for young children, even babies as the practitoner can use you as a surrogate -yet somehow the childs body responds.

Health kineisiology is a totally unique Bio Energy system that restores the body's natural energy and vitality, addressing the body-mind and spirit - and encouraging balance and improvements in all areas.

Health kineisiology....

Accesses the body's inner wisdom

Works on the Chinese meridian energy system and the stimulation of acupressure points.

Is totally non invasive (no needles are used)

Works very well along side healthcare and medical practitioners

Restores the body's natural sense of harmony and "togetherness" or "completeness"

To find a practitioner go to http://www.hk4health.co.uk/

Improve ezcema and dry skin with Dechlorination filters from Sensitive Skincare Company

2011-04-13T09:13:00.000-07:00

If you've got dry, irritated skin or excema I'd always encourage you to look at your diet for intolerances, then look at what you're putting onto your skin washing your clothes with an spraying around your environment, but in many cases even that isn't enough, most of us forget that the water we bathe in is choc full of chlorine, you know how you can smell chlorine when you've been swimming, even when you've showered, well not to quite the same extent but the same principle applies for the water you're bathing in on a daily basis.

Chlorine dries out skin and hair, and can easily damage sensitive skins. By eliminating the chlorine you and your families skin will feel softer and healthier.

The Sensitive Skincare Company range of bath and shower filters completely remove chemical Chlorine, and softens your bath and shower water.

Showering and bathing in chlorine free water also reduces respiratory problems such as asthma……When chlorine vaporizes in steam in your bath or shower, it converts to chloroform gas - a strong respiratory irritant and cause of fatigue. This is removed by the filters.

The special multi layered filtration system in the shower filter is combined together to work hard at removing the 99.9 % of chlorine and soften the water.

It's easy too see the filter working, and you will be able to tell when the filter needs replacing because the golden media within the filter will have gone very black. I've found mine has lasted a good year and the bath ball just over a year. Easy to install, no plumbing and takes minutes.

So don't let chlorine and hard water strip the natural protective oils from your skin and hair and causing excess drying.

Get a bath or shower filter from http://www.sensitiveskincareco.com/

You can also buy them along with the brilliant Organic Pre wash and shower oil from
http://www.janeysnaturalstore.com/

Tone up at home with vibration plates from Reviber

2011-04-13T09:10:00.000-07:00

At last something to help tone up the flab that doesn't cost the earth !

I used to use vibration plates in the gym and really felt toned but the machines were too huge and way too expensive to have at home. Imagine my delight at finding a product that’s got great reviews, is totally affordable, takes up minimal space and really works.

If you want to be looking and feeling your best, you need to be enjoying the benefits of regular exercise, and I love the Reviber Plus because it makes that so easy, convenient, and fun.

Just step on and you will start to work-out all the muscles that are keeping you balanced.... the legs, buttocks, and core muscles, and the Reviber Plus comes with resistance bands, keeping your arms toned and maximising your calorie burn.

The intensity of the exercise is completely in your control as there are 15 speeds to choose from. There's a speed for everyone, so whether you are already in-shape or new to exercise it’s fab.. I can’t recommend Reviber Plus highly enough!

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Janey Loves Viridian Nutrition

2011-04-01T02:41:00.000-07:00

One of my favourite companies is Viridian Nutrition

I love their Organic Echinacea, their milk thistle tabs and for omega 3 oils they're excellent too.

I sneak some of the kids omega 3 oil into their smoothies (ssh don't tell !)
Viridian have dozens of nutritional oils within their 170+ range of supplements, they have strict standards including only organic, cold-pressed, raw, virgin oils which are packaged in glass under a blanket of nitrogen to ensure freshness.

Viridian are regularly named ‘Best Buy’ by the Good Shopping Guide for the company’s commitment to pure ingredients, green business practices
amazing charity donation programme, which has so far donated more than £100,000 to a selection of children’s and environmental charities.

Viridian doesn’t bump up the price to make these donations, it is simply part of the company’s ethos.
check them out in independent health stores.

Janey Loves - haymax for hayfever

2011-04-01T02:23:00.000-07:00

D H (darling husband) got hayfever for the first time last year, its weird how it can hit you at any time, just different pollens I guess but I really saw up close how debilitating it can be, I have friends who take 3 weeks off work every year its so bad ! Help is at hand in a one hundred per cent natural way - hurrah for Haymax

Haymax is a brilliant barrier balm and you literally apply it to your nostrils to stop the pollen entering.acts as a trap – or a blocker.

If applied to the bottom of the nose traps some of the pollen before it enters the body less pollen in the body, there’s less for the body to react against. Less pollen – Less sneezing

Lots of trials done and great results

Its Drug- free, Organic, and Natural with NO drowsy side effects. (Shouldn’t drive or operate machinery whilst taking anti-histamines - no problem with HayMax)

It’s suitable for Pregnant, and breast feeding women, and blokes - everyone really!

Kids - Hay fever causes a drop of 1 grade in exams, and (drowsy) anti histamines also cause a drop of one grade in exams!

3 types to choose from, pure, lavender or aloe vera, all have the same pollen blocking properties.

Choose smell they like best and/or the commonly accepted properties of the variety. HayMax Pure™ contains no essential oils. It’s perfect for those who don’t like the smell of Lavender or Frankincense, or who are particularly sensitive. Lavendar is – well lavender, very healing and therapeutic

Aloe Vera has no added fragrance and can soothes sore nose at the same time as it blocks the pollen.

It’s the brainwave of Max as in Haymax who suffered from hayfever for years till he found this wonder solution – available in lots of high street chemists, some supermarkets and at - www.haybalm.f2s.com

Janey Loves....Udo's choice

2011-03-14T08:03:00.000-07:00

I'm guessing you've hear of the importance of Essential Fatty Acids and they are exactly that - essential ! People often ask me what supplements I take regularly and efa's are at the top of the list, in fact I did an Omega levels test (with http://www.idealomegatest.com/) and the results gave me a bit of a shock, despite the fact that I have a pretty good diet I was only showing about 30 per cent omega 3 when the optimum level is 70 per cent ! Of course stress, coffee, alcohol etc can deplete your levels (and you KNOW I can be queen of stress and I'm imperfectly natural so partial to a cappucino and a glass of wine !) so I realised I needed to up my levels.

When it comes the efas the balance is all important and thats why Udo's choice oil is great cos its exact blend of omega 3, 6 and 9 thats needed for optimum health and wellbeing, (a ratio of 2 1 1 omega 3 6 9) I didn't fancy fish oils so this organic and vegetarian oil is perfect, its a blend of flax, sesame and sunflower seed oils as well as oils from evening primrose, rice germ, oat germ and coconut. of course you don't cook with it but I put it on salads and add a decent tablespoon full to smoothies.

You can also get capsules if you prefer but I just make sure I've got a bottle of the oil in the fridge. I'm sure my skin is looking better and my hair a bit silkier since using it. Go to http://www.udoschoice.co.uk/ and you can buy it at my store also if you're shopping for other stuff !

They've also just brought out a herbal tea Flor-essence so gonna be trialling that...watch this space.

John Master Organics Dry Hair Nourishment and Defrizzer

2011-02-14T06:24:00.000-08:00

I was first introduced the fabulous John Masters Organics range when I visited Tabitha James Kraan organic and mineral hair salon in the Cotswolds, for starters I was blown away to find a hairdresser who advises that you don't wash your hair too often but that when you do chemical free products are essential.

The shampoos are great, the conditioners and detanglers are wondrous but for me the most special of the range is the 'hair oil' . Tabitha helped me to understand how important it is to put oils back into the hair and to that end she recommends daily brushing also - remember they used to say 100 strokes a day !!

The official name for the product is the John Masters Dry Hair Nourishment & Defrizzer 100% natural and certified organic leave-in treatment with moisturizing and restorative properties, its excellent for dry and frizzy hair.
You only need 1 to 3 drops and as with all their range these indulgent formulas are made with organic ingredients certified by Ecocert, never tested on animals and presented in 100% recyclable & biodegradable packaging.
http://www.johnmasters.co.uk/hairproducts/item10.html

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Janey Loves....Water Dechlorination shower filter

2011-02-08T08:58:00.000-08:00

At so many of the events I speak at across the UK I meet people who tell me they've read my books, ditched the chemicals in their personal care products and in their home and yet they still have irritated skin or eczema. After all the usual suspects have been ruled out (dairy intolerance etc) it often comes down to the water they're bathing in. Its so easy to forget that in the UK our water is very hard and heavily chlorinated and we all know that chlorine is incredibly drying to the skin. (you know how you feel and smell just after swimming in a chlorinated pool even after showering !)

The answer my friend is hanging from a tap near you ! The first time I sampled the dechlorination bath ball I thought it didn't' work, I could still smell chlorine....until my husband told me he had forgot to use it when he ran the bath ! Now I never bathe without it, it softens the water and removes 100 per cent of the chlorine. The shower filter fits onto most shower attachments and cos its transparent you can see when it needs replacing cos the crystals change colour. My bath ball lasts me at least a year (and no I'm not too mucky...I bath the kids too !) and the shower filter even longer so they're great value.

Grab them in the store at http://www.janeyleegrace.com/

Janey Loves...Sun Chlorella 'A'

2011-02-03T06:53:00.000-08:00

With the amount I've had to do revamping janeyleegrace.com lately I've needed an energy boost ! Last summer I managed to grow wheatgrass but I've found it tricky in the winter. I'm thrilled then to be able to stoke up on green algae in the form of Sun Chlorella supplements, I've been chucking in 5 at a time and literally feeling my energy lift !

Sun Chlorella ‘A’ is a Japanese natural green algae whole food supplement - and contains a staggering range of nutrients including around 10% fibre, and due to its special component - Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF) - it re-stimulates the growth and repair of cells, including the growth of good bacteria (Lactobacilli) four-fold once it’s absorbed, which aids digestive health. My naturopath recommends it cos it can improve Irritable Bowel syndrome but in truth it has so many benefits. We'll be offering an opportunity to sample this great product and theres a competition just opened too. I'm also thinking of getting the liquid version for the kids...watch this space.