My diet is pretty terrible despite my best intentions and often consists of canapes and cereal. To perhaps get me back on track and hopefully influence some of you towards the good side, this week, we’re looking at problem-solving products for good health, whether it’s stress, brain fog, sugar cravings, or not getting enough of the good stuff in your diet. Let’s take a look at some of the health supplements and formulas on the market right now.
Problem: Low iron
Solution: Red Seal iron formula Floradix
Price: $29
Where to get it: most supermarkets and health stores
If you know me at all you’ll be aware of my love of a good pun and I couldn’t resist shooting an iron with Red Seal iron formula! Floradix is a huge family favourite of ours and we’ve gone through many bottles of this good stuff. It’s perfect when children haven’t had enough meat and to boost when you have a low iron count at any age. It tastes good too and we call it “berry juice” and the children actually ask for more! It’s great for immunity, and learning.
I also buy the Floradix Calcium Magnesium with Zinc, as I noticed the boy had white spots on the fingernails which signals a zinc deficiency meaning recurrent infections and low frustration tolerance.
Problem: Stressed out and drinking too much to self-medicate?
Solution: Blackmores Executive B Stress Formula. These capsules have nutrients that support and maintain the nervous system and adrenal glands with herbs that have traditionally been taken in times of stress and tension. As well as the b-eautiful B-group vitamins, it has vitamin C, zinc and magnesium for the adrenals and nervous system.
Price: $14.40 for 28.
Where to get it: For more info see www.blackmoresnz.co.nz
Problem: Getting children to take supplements
Solution: Yummy chewables by Radiance Kids. My key pick would be the Probiotics which are particularly useful after taking antibiotics for the gut lining and good gut bacteria. There’s also Colostrum, and Vege in the range, which are chewable nice-tasting tablets. The children actually wanted more of these!
Price: $23.90
Where to get it: Selected health food stores and pharmacies and online at places like healthpost and netpharmacy.
I want to also mention Radiance Pro-B Baby Drops which I have completely used up – they are an easy to take liquid probiotic that I added to the children’s drinks. They contain Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12 and they retail for $29.90 from selected pharmacies and health food store www.healthandherbs.co.nz
Problem: Stiff and tired joints or injuries causing joint pain.
Solution: GO Healthy NZ GO Vege-Glucosamine Plus is an effective way to replace the glucosamine your body is lacking with two-a-day capsules that also contain ginger, celery, turmeric and natural sulphur compound, MSM for healthy joint function.
Price: $34.90 for 60 vegecapsules
Where to get it: Major pharmacies and health stores. See www.gohealthynz.co.nz for stockists or call 0508 466 9327 to speak to a GO practitioner.
Problem: High blood sugar and sugar cravings
Solution: GO Healthy NZ GO SUGAR BLOCK is a brand new release coming soon that targets sugar cravings and even lessens the absorption of sugar in the body so it passes as urine. Amazing – I need this! At present Go Healthy NZ sell a GO Chromium product to curb sugar cravings but GO Sugar Block will also have white mulberry as its ‘sugar blocker.’
Price: to be confirmed on release.
Where to get it: http://gohealthy.co.nz for stockists.
Problem: Brain fog
Solution: Blackmores Brain Active is formulated for brain clarity with curcumin from turmeric called Longvida.
Price: $34.95 for 30 tabs.
Where to get it: Selected pharmacies, health food stores, for stockists see www.blackmoresnz.co.nz
Problem: Getting enough veges.
Solution: Lifestream Nature’s Multi is a blend of highly concentrated superfoods to bring the extra vitamins and minerals you need without resorting to synthetic alternatives. This product uses natural wholefoods chosen to address immunity, muscle and bone strength, cells, energy, and a good night’s sleep – after all, when we sleep we heal.
Price: $39.90 for 60 capsules and $59.90 for 120.
Where to get it: www.lifestream.co.nz
Problem: Low energy, low libido, poor health problems
Solution: MitoQ Targeted Anti-Oxidant
Price: The supplements retail at $74.95 for one bottle (60 capsules, one month’s supply) and $206 for a pack of three bottles (180 capsules, three months supply).
Where to get it: www.mitoq.com/nz and selected NZ pharmacies.
Problem: Cell damage such as tired, aged and stressed skin.
Solution: A high dose of antioxidants from the natural source of berries, in Lifestream Essential Berries with a potent blend of pomegranate, cherry, blackberry, raspberry, blueberry, noni and acai berries. What a fruit salad of goodness.
Price $59.50 120 capsules or $54.90 for 100g powder.
Where to get it: www.lifestream.co.nz and selected pharmacies, health food stores and Flaunt Store 35 Jervois Road.
Problem: Sluggish metabolism and resistance to weight loss due to cravings
Solution: Slimfast Garcina Cambogia from GO Healthy which contains a compound – HCA (Hydroxycitric Acid – a weight-management fruit that curbs appetite and supports metabolism and a healthy cholesterol level.
Price: $36.90 for 50 vegecapsules
Where to get it: From major pharmacies and health stores nationwide www.slimfast.co.nz or phone 0508 466 9327
Problem: Too much excess and toxins – showing up as dull skin and skin disorders such as acne, blemishes and eczema.
Solution: Bestow Natural Detox Powder has been created to the end of a clearer, more radiant complexion through the detoxification of the bowel and liver and the gentle elimination of toxins. It contains soluble fibre (draws out toxins) and insoluble fibre (encourages peristalsis and elimination) and slippery elm, liquorice and L Glutamine assist with repairs to the gut lining and it has ingredients to support the growth of beneficial bacteria in the bowel.
Where to get it: Bestowbeauty.com
Bestow Beauty Oil is basically food for your skin, with high levels of Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3 and Omega-6) in a blend of organic, unrefined, extra virgin seed oils cold-pressed from flax and golden flax. Bestow Beauty Oil is a bit like fish oil only better tasting and containing more essential fatty acids for your wellbeing.
Problem: Not sleeping well, and skin suffering from damage from stress, pollution and sun exposure.
Solution:Q Silica Beauty Sleep tablets and night cream to take a double approach to sleep well (Valerian, Hops, chamomile and magnesium) and antioxidants for the skin (grapeseed, and pine bark extract in the capsules) and the night cream hero ingredients Heptapeptide-8 for hydrated, refreshed skin. It is fragranced with lavender which is famous for soothing at bedtime.
Price:$34.90 for 30 tablets and $44.90 for 50ml night cream.
Where to get it: Selected pharmacies, health food stores and Flaunt Store 35 Jervois Road Ponsonby Auckland. See www.lifestream.co.nz for stockists.
Problem: Bowel health and glugginess and poor digestion problems.
Solution: Lifestream Cleanse kit. For those who have suffered from low energy, bad breath, bloating, wind, bad skin, poor digestion and bowel health, take a look at the function of your bowel, as it has a huge effect on the body. This kit contains three products: Lifestream BowelBiotics+ Capsules – with probiotics and prebiotics- for bowel function, Chlorella mini tablets to flush out waste and pollutants, and Biogenic aloe vera capsules for gastro-intestinal health.
Price: $74.90
Where to get it: www.lifestream.co.nz
Good health to you all!
Megan Robinson
5th December 2014
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