Tropical Acai Blended Juice

Tropical Acai Blended Juice is a Veritable cocktail of goodness and with its rich ingredient list of acai, pomegranate, blueberry and rasberry Tastes good too!

Natives of the Amazon region have used Acai berries for centuries as a natural way to increase energy, stamina, vitality and to promote overall wellbeing.

Due to its unique blend of juices, Tropical Acai Blended Juice provides the following with each recommended serving of 30ml: Essential Fatty Acids (Omegas 3,6 & 9), Essential Vitamins and minerals: B1, B2, B3, C & E, Calcium and Potassium, Amino Acids, Phytosterols, Anti-Oxidants.

Tropical Acai Blended Juice is a Veritable cocktail of goodness and with its rich ingredient list of acai, pomegranate, blueberry and rasberry Tastes good too!

£17.99 for a litre bottle

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Lactobascillus plantarum 299v is making its mark on IBS

Lp299v the unique probiotic based on a specific strain of lactobacillus plantarum and supported by two high quality research papers to be effective in managing the symptoms associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is now gaining further support from UK consumers.

User testimonials include:

“I can’t believe how quickly I noticed an improvement. Normally it takes a couple of days to calm things down, but with Lp299v it was pretty much straight away”.  

“Constipation did not improve, but the pain and bloating noticeably improved. If I don’t take the capsules for one or two days, it’s back”.  

“I generally found that my symptoms eased and I more regularly pass a ‘normal’ stool”.  

“Overall my situation has calmed down, but I still have sessions of diarrhoea and constipation. It’s just that the times between these attacks seem to be less painful and less windy”.

“Still having some symptoms, but improving”.  

“I have been taking Lp299v for some months now and my IBS has almost disappeared. When I ran out a few months back, I soon went back to bloating, pain, excessive wind etc..I will be on these for life. They are a Godsend. Thanks”.

Quest Lp299v is available from Herbs, Gardens & Health for £21.52 for a month’s supply.

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ST. PETER’S MINI-SPA THERAPY CABIN GRAND OPENING DAY!
Dead Sea Spa Beauty Demo by Top Beautician Simon Lebanna!

FREE Dead Sea Spa Goody Bags! (while stocks last)

FREE A.Vogel sample packs! (while stocks last)

FREE Taster sessions of Head Massage, Reflexology, etc.

V-Plan Diet Food Tastings and refreshments for all!

K-Test Food Intolerance & Sensitivity Testing SPECIAL PRICE £25 on Thursday 30th April 11.30-3.30pm ONLY (special price is for the test only, and takes 5 minutes. Advance booking recommended or take a chance and just turn up! Normal price is £57 including an hour’s consultation with Debbie Sturge Dip.ION (mBANT) Nutritional Therapist)

Join us on Thursday 30th April 11.30am-3.30pm for the Grand Opening of our new Mini-Spa Therapy Cabin and to celebrate the 7th Anniversary of Herbs, Gardens & Health!

Checkout our mini Infra-Red Sauna and mini Hydrotherapy Bath. Great for soothing all those aches and pains, youthful radiant skin, detoxification, relaxation, stress relief and improved sleep.

Get a healthy tan in private in our Automatic Spray Tan Booth. The Coco Bay UV free tanning solution is guaranteed to be the most natural, golden brown spray on colour solution you can use. This Aloe Vera based, non-sticky, fast dry solution incorporates premium instant cosmetic bronzer for an immediate, sexy, “just off the beach” look.

The Cabin also has a Therapy Room for massage, etc. as well as a backwash hair sink, kitchenette for refreshments and a lounge/beauty area! Ideal for Pre-Wedding/Hen Night/Birthday Pamper Parties!

Come along to Herbs, Gardens & Health on the 30th April to have a look in the cabin, and pick up a copy of the brochure.

Hairdressers, Beauticians, Therapists bring in your leaflet and pricelist to go in our portfolio. We need a selection for clients to choose from when organising Pamper Parties, so if one can’t make it we have more to call on. Need to rent a room, sink, or space by the hour? Come along and see the facilities we have to offer.

We are considering organising Friday afternoon Pamper Sessions. What do you think? Any other ideas? Have a look on the 30th April and let us know what you think!

The Mayor of Broadstairs, Cllr. David Lawson, will officially open the Cabin at 12 noon. His wife, Mayoress Julia Lawson will also attend, as well as Laura Sandys, Conservative Parliamentary Spokesman for South Thanet.

Make a note on your calendar or in your diary. Don’t miss out on this great event and freebies! See you here!


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High Cholesterol

Too much bad cholesterol can clog your arteries and could lead to a heart attack or stroke. To help lower cholesterol;

Reduce saturated fat intake from butter, cheese and red meats. Use polyunsaturated oils and margarine such as sunflower or olive oil.

Limit egg yolks to 2-3 per week.

Sprinkle oatbran and lecithin granules on your cereal or in soups.

Eat more fruit and veg, reduce cakes and biscuits

Supplements which may help protect the heart are Garlic, Hawthorn, Fish Oils, Vitamins E and C, Turmeric or Psyllium Husks.

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FucoXanThin Brown Seaweed & Pomegranate Seed

A breakthrough in Sustainable Weight Loss now available direct from the UK!

Fucoxanthin is a naturally occurring plant carotenoid (a natural pigment which gives plants colour) from brown seaweed which has been extensively studied and found to have significant antioxidant powers as well as dramatically demonstrated weight loss effects.

Forget crash fad diets - Fucoxanthin has been shown to not only help you lose weight - but help keep that weight off.
Fucoxanthin and pomegranate seed oil work together to help promote weight loss by reducing the size and number of white fat cells - especially in the visceral fat which gathers round the abdomen.

A recent placebo controlled clinical trial of 110 obese, non-diabetic women revealed those taking Fucoxanthin + Pomegranate seed oil in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise lost an average of 14.5lbs in 16 weeks.

The placebo group only managed an average weight loss of 3lbs!

£19.95 for 90 Capsules (one month’s supply)

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Weleda Skin Food for dry and rough skin

A rich cream to deep nourish, protect and repair skin.

A deep-penetrating replenishing skin repair cream for dry patches of skin and for added winter protection. Contains extracts of soothing chamomile, calendula wild pansy and a blend of enriching oils and waxes to provide a fine protective barrier against the ravages of wind and weather.

Directions for use:  A little goes a long way, so apply sparingly.  This very rich cream is best applied to the face by gently patting on so as to avoid dragging the skin.  Elsewhere on the body gently smooth into the skin until the cream is absorbed.  To deeply nourish hard working, dry hands: apply liberally, cover with cotton gloves and leave overnight.

£6.95 for 71g

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High Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is defined as the amount of pressure exerted on the walls of the arteries as the blood moves through them.
There are two measurements used to assess blood pressure:
Systolic pressure is the blood pressure that is exerted when the heart beats and forces blood around the body.
Diastolic pressure is the measure of blood pressure when the heart is resting between beats.

High blood pressure (hypertension) is usually defined as having a sustained blood pressure of 140/90mmHg or above; it affects as many as 40% of adults in the UK. It often causes no symptoms but is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

In most cases of hypertension has no identifiable cause. Adopting the following life-style changes may help manage high blood pressure:

Regular moderate exercise of 30 minutes a day, five times a week.

Consuming alcohol within recommended levels (less than 21 units per week for men; and less than 14 units per week for women),

Eating a balanced, healthy diet; the inclusion of moderate amounts of dark chocolate (70% cocoa or more) has been found to reduce blood pressure.

Restricting your consumption of salt to less than 6g (0.2oz) a day. Salt may cause fluid retention and thereby cause pressure around the blood vessels which can lead to hypertension.

Increasing potassium intake. The sodium (salt) and potassium balance is critical for nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, and heart function. Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of potassium, especially potatoes, bananas and prunes.

Losing weight.  

Restricting caffeine consumption to less than five cups of coffee or tea a day

Reducing stress; exercise, breathing techniques and music may all help.

Some Key Supplements

Some key supplements, combined with life-style changes, can provide an alternative to medication for the management of high blood pressure.

Omega-3 fatty acids: The omega-3 EPA is a source of chemicals with major regulatory roles in blood pressure, blood clotting and inflammation. The omega-3 DHA is incorporated into the fatty membrane that surrounds cells; DHA gives the membrane a fluid structure, allowing messages to be sent rapidly between cells. Multiple human trials report small reductions in blood pressure with intake of omega-3 fatty acids.

Coenzyme Q10: Oxidative modification of LDL cholesterol in arterial walls is linked to the development of heart disease; coenzyme Q10 inhibits the oxidation of LDL and regenerates vitamin E, which also prevents oxidative damage of fatty tissue. It is also necessary for the generation of energy. Preliminary research suggests that CoQ10 causes small decreases in blood pressure (systolic and possibly diastolic). 75-360mg has been taken daily, with the average daily dose being 225mg.

Aged Garlic Extract (AGE): Garlic (Allium sativum) is traditionally used for heart health. Human studies have reported that garlic can lower blood pressure.

Article by Quest Vitamins

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Aid to Better Digestion

Quest Enzyme Digest provides a variety of digestive enzymes which help digest major dietary components, including fat, protein and carbohydrate into fuel for the body.

This kind of supplement may be useful for anyone, especially those experiencing digestive difficulties such as coeliac disease, Crohn's disease, cystic fibrosis or ulcerative colitis, who will find it difficult to digest and therefore utilise their food.

Utilising food properly, means more nutrients and goodness are absorbed from it, making you more energized.

Enzyme Digest contains:

Papain- from papaya, aids breakdown of proteins
Amylase- aids breakdown of carbohydrates
Lipase- aids breakdown of fats
Bromelain- from pineapple, aids breakdown of proteins
Peppermint- has a 'calming' effect on the stomach
Betaine HCI- helps to 'kick-start' the digestive enzymes

Quest Enzyme Digest tablets are £6.55 for 90. Take one or two tablets with each meal. Swallow with water.

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What are the benefits of Magnesium Oil?

Magnesium Oil can be sprayed anywhere on the body to saturation and rubbed in. For Health Maintenance apply twice a day,  morning and evening.  A safe and natural way of bringing magnesium levels to a healthy level.

This exceptional formula has been mined from ancient Zechstein Sea deposits over 250 million years old and one mile underground. The natural process of filtering and condensing produces a magnesium supply essential for energy, brain health, relaxation of nerves, blood vessels and muscles and the prevention and reversal of joint and tissue calcification – the characteristics of growing old. Magnesium therapy represents, quite simply, the biochemistry of youth.

To say that magnesium is important in health and medicine is certainly an understatement as magnesium is required for over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Not only is magnesium lost through the processes of energy metabolism and sweat but we are struggling to effectively replenish our essential supplies. Foods rich in the mineral simply do not appear as often in our diets as they used to (wholegrains, nuts, seafood, dark green vegetables). The result is that we consume only half the magnesium we did only 50 years ago! Asian diets have proved to contain much greater levels of magnesium (more than twice those of the West) and Asian incidences or cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis are almost unheard of. BetterYou Magnesium Oil offers supplementation in a completely natural, safe and easily absorbable way. Unlike tablets you are receiving a magnesium supply directly into the cells, without loss or wastage.

    1: Essential for the effective absorption of calcium, maintaining healthy teeth and bones.

    2: Enhances the efficiency of the body’s immune system.

    3: Eases discomfort from joint and muscle pains when applied directly.

    4: Reduces muscle spasm, over-excited nerves and relaxes blood vessels. Encourages dramatically improved sleeping patterns. Recommended for sufferers off Restless Leg Syndrome.

    5: Ideal for sportsmen and women to help relax muscles and keep them oxygenated, reducing damage and speeding up recovery time.

    6: Helps to lower blood pressure and reduce bad cholesterol levels, enhancing heart health.

BetterYou Magnesium Oil £14.95 for 100ml Spray

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