SOLGAR'S HYALURONIC ACID - ACTIVE JOINTS AND YOUNG LOOKING SKIN

Do you know the difference between a grape and a raisin? The answer is water. Water enables the grape to remain smooth and plump, while the lack of hydration causes the raisin to appear wrinkled and flat. Our skin is the same. For healthy, plump youthful skin, water is an absolute must.

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a substance found within almost all the cells of the human body, most abundantly in the joints and the skin. In the joints HA is found in the synovial fluid, which provides lubrication and acts as a shock absorber. In the skin, HA helps to retain optimal levels of water in the dermis of the skin.

However, we lose supplies of HA as we age and there are in fact only minimal traces found in the skin of those aged 60 and above. Since HA is found in all connective tissue, this is important not just for the skin, but also for the health of your joints. One happy customer wrote:

“After three and a half weeks of taking HA, I am off my prescription medicine. My hands stopped hurting, and the rest of the body followed. Last year, my doctor told me I was about two years away from knee replacement. Even with my medications, my knee hurt. All the pain is gone now. My 13-year old German shepherd has stopped dragging her back feet and doesn’t cry at night. She is also off her medications. My vet started giving HA to his old labrador last week and says he was very sceptical, but saw differences the next day. He started taking it himself after seeing the dramatic improvement in his dog.”

You may also have come across the amazing longevity of people living in Yuzurihara, Japan, where people in their 80’s and 90’s have flawless skin (no wrinkles, no age spots), flexible joints, good eyesight and a full head of hair. This is despite habitually working in the sun much of their lives, smoking and drinking copious amounts of saki! All this has been put down to their unique diet, which helps them retain HA in the body.

At Elixir, we are very pleased to be able to offer you Solgar's Hyaluronic Acid. This unique HA product consists of BioCell Collagen ll Extract, which provides 750mg Hydrolysed Collagen type ll, 240mg Chondroitin Sulphate, 120mg Hyaluronic Acid and 100mg Vitamin C. This is a particularly good combination since collagen provides the connective framework to uphold the skin tissue’s integrity, while HA provides the moisture filled cushioning between the cells, and Chondroitin cushions and provides resiliency to your joints.

Solgar’s Hyaluronic Acid is a natural nutrient with no known drug interactions, and is suitable for any adults who want to maintain and improve skin and joint health, and combat the signs of ageing.

To buy Solgar's Hyaluronic Acid click here, or on any of the links above. You can also purchase this product from our specialist Solgar Health Store, please click here. If you wish to speak to a customer advisor about this product, you can telephone us on 01208 814500 for further information.

By Randi Henderson
Elixir Health Foods

Elifexir Flat Tummy Plus - the easy way to look good.

We all want one! "How to get a flat tummy in two weeks!" "The Flat Tummy Formula." "Get a six pack!" "Washboard Tummy Secrets."  No, no! Most of us don't want that pain to gain a flat tummy and tight abs as desirable as that may be, or not.  A trawl of the internet promises all sorts of quick fixes when all we really want is to be ourselves...and okay, maybe - a "flat-er" tummy. At least, to know the pleasure of pulling up our jeans without a bloated feeling and appearance.

Well, now you can make the most of what you've got, just by getting rid of that windy, bloated look. They say stress, smoking, alcohol and bad food habits upset the workings of the stomach. Such upsets bring about a  loss of bifidobacteria - beneficial bacterias. And loss of bifidobacteria creates difficult intestinal movments which result in an uncomfortable and unattractive "bloated" stomach.

E'Lifexir Flat Tummy Plus contains fructo - oligosaccharides - carbohydrates of vegetable origin found in bananas, garlic, artichokes, onions, asparagus, corn and oat. These fructo - oligosaccharides help to encourage the growth of the bifidobacteria that live in our intestine that, well, gets us going and flushing out old stuff, which in turn gives us the flatter tum. Simples!

I have to say, keeping off the wheat, dairy, alcohol and refined bits and pieces, such as biscuits, crisps and cakes - also helps.  Even dropping half your amount of bread intake will make a difference. Try Spelt bread. Spelt is a cousin of wheat and, as a more ancient grain, is more digestible than wheat.

Taking two pills of E'Lifexir a day regularly will provide the necessary amount of fructo - oligosaccharides to achieve a balance of intestinal movements and help to reduce a bloated tummy. It's worth a try...we may never get that mythical chiselled look but hey, I'm comfortable with that, aren't you?

To buy E'Lifexir Flat Tummy Plus click here, or on any of the links above. If you wish to speak to a customer advisor about this product, you can telephone us on 01208 814500 for further information.

Quest Super Once A Day Timed Release Multivitamin

Most of us would benefit from taking a good multivitamin; that's a sad fact. Sad because we don't live in an ideal world where all our food is local, home grown in rich soil; or caught, and fresh as it can come. If we could get good wholesome nutrients in the right strength and quantity in all our diet, end of story; consume food which isn't refined or processed to death, enough said. But most of us can't, and we don't.

We need protein and carbohydrates, essential fats and vitamins and minerals. Mustn't forget all our plant foods, including vegetables, fruits, beans, pulses, fish and nuts. But it's all a tired story. The past has gone and there's no returning to those days where the population was less and communities thrived alonside a local economy benefiting from local shops and produce....Yes, we could all benefit from good multivitamins.

Quest Super Once A Day is a good multivitamin. Quest timed release tablets are designed to release nutrients more slowly than standard release tablets. This makes the most of the time available for the water-soluble nutrients to be absorbed. It's always good to take timed release supplements with a main meal to help digest the tablet and help the absorption of its nutrients. This type of supplement is best taken by those with a healthy digestive system.

Why Timed Release?

Standard release multivitamins are simple in structure and are designed to break down in the stomach where the disintegrated particles are then taken into the small intestine where the nutrients are quickly absorbed. The speed of absorbtion means that the active ingredients are delivered to the body within a short period of time, within thirty minutes, and if your lifestyle or condition demands fast absorbtion, then standard release are great. Sometimes, however, a slower digesting multivitamin can be useful. Quest timed release tablets are designed to release nutrients more slowly than standard release supplements. This makes the most of the time available for the water-soluble nutrients to be absorbed, actually up to six hours.

Who needs them?

Quest tells us, "Timed release supplements are ideal for healthy people, or those a little under the weather, in order to maintain good health. Timed Release tablets may be taken by students, business people, athletes, people living stressful lifestyles and shift workers. Timed release supplements are ideal for long-term preventative use."

On the other hand, if you're not part of the above groups, does it mean you shouldn't use timed release multivitamins? Not at all; however Quest go on to say that, "Standard Release supplements are ideal for everyone, especially teenagers, the elderly, people who are ill, convalescing or those with impaired digestion.

If you are feeling unwell, elderly, pregnant then definitely you will benefit from the quicker release of nutrients.

How Does Timed Release Multivitamins work?
The importance of timed release multivitamins technology lies with the water soluble vitamins which cannot be stored by the body. In standard multivitamins excess vitamins and minerals which aren't needed are discharged by the body. But with timed release, as normal digestion occurs, the tablet is eroded by the enzymes of the digestive tract, and the nutrients bound in the timed release matrix are slowly released. This allows time for the maximum absorption of the nutrients in the digestive tract and therefore their efficient use.

You will also notice a discolouration of your urine after taking any good multivitamin, standard or timed release. Should I continue using it? This is a perfectly harmless consequence of using higher strength supplements. The nutrient responsible for causing this effect is Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) which is naturally bright yellow in colour. This discolouration could also be used in a positive way as this shows that the nutrients in the tablets are being absorbed and utilised efficiently. I also take stock of the darkness of the discolouration. It should be nice and bright, which if it isn't, take it as read that you're probably dehydrated. So drink some water or herbal tea!

Summing up:
Quest Super Once A day Multivitamins are:

• High potency "all-in-one” formula providing 17 vitamin and vitamin-related ingredients, 12 minerals and 12 additional factors
• Amino acid chelated minerals maximise absorption
• Amino acid chelation creates a gentle ‘iron’ formulation that will not cause constipation
• 12 powerful antioxidant nutrients
• Full spectrum of essential micronutrients
• Synergistic copper, bioflavonoids and vitamin D balance and enhance absorption of iron, zinc, calcium and vitamin C

Purpose of Formula

• Every day supplement to support optimal health
• Helps even healthy people meet their nutrient requirements
• Supports energy levels and vitality
• Supports the immune system
• Supports mental well-being
  Helps even healthy people meet their nutrient requirements
• Supports energy levels and vitality
• Supports the immune system
• Supports mental well-being

To buy Quest Super Once A Day Multivitamins click here, or on any of the links above. If you wish to speak to a customer advisor about this product, you can telephone us on 01208 814500 for further information.

Solgar VM-75 Multivitamin - Best One-a-day Multivitamin

Among the Solgar range of multivitamins, the VM-75 is perhaps the most convenient multivitamin to take. It's for that reason the VM-75 Multivitamin is the most popular multivitamin in Solgar's incredible line up and the one which, time and time again, customers choose as their all-rounder. Complete with all the necessary vitamins and minerals at a favourable strength - not as enriched as the Omnium Multivitamin and Earth Source Multi Nutrient - it's nevertheless affordable and suitable for everyone. It's for that reason the VM-75 is Solgar's award winning multivitamin.

Solgar tells us, "Formula VM-75® Tablets are designed for men and women who want a nutritional foundation in a convenient, once-daily multivitamin.... Extra high potency tablets, with balanced multivitamins and chelated minerals."

In our discussion about multivitamins, we have repeatedly stressed a number of points. We have stressed that use of multivitamins should vary according to the needs of the user. The idea that one cap fits all in the multivitamin world is okay in principle but in practice - lifestyle and age will demand different nutrient levels and ingredient mix. Women. pregnant women, children, vegetarians, seniors and men - all have different nutritional needs and Solgar manufacture multivitamins to suit all their end-users. However, as many of us know wel, it's not always easy to find or to be able to afford specialists multivitamins.

Sometimes, an excellent all-rounder - a one size cap fits all - is all you can get and therefore what you need. If that's the case buy Solgar's Formula VM-75 Multivitamin - and you won't regret it.What are it's key features?

• One-a-day formula
• Rich in antioxidants
• All essential vitamins and minerals
• Most minerals are chelated
• Natural beta carotene/carotenoid mix
• Bioflavonoids
• Digestive enzymes
• Free of yeast, wheat, gluten, soy and dairy products and are formulated without the use of artificial preservatives, flavours or colours.
• SUITABLE FOR VEGANS
• KOSHER

How do you take them?
As a food supplement for adults, one (1) tablet daily, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Do not exceed directions for use.Ingredients
Each tablet provides:
Vitamin C [ascorbic acid] 250 mg
Calcium [as carbonate, amino acid chelate†] 64 mg
Vitamin E 100 mg
150 IU, as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate
Thiamin [B1, as thiamine mononitrate] 75 mg
Vitamin B6 [as pyridoxine hydrochloride] 75 mg
Pantothenic Acid [as calcium pantothenate] 75 mg
Vitamin B2 [riboflavin] 93 mg
Within tablet 75 mg
Within tablet coating 20 mg
Niacin [as niacinamide] 75 mg
Inositol 75 mg
Choline [as bitartrate] 31 mg
Magnesium 32 mg
[as oxide, buffered amino acid chelate†]
Natural Source Betacarotene [as prep.] 4.5 mg
Providing other carotenoids 12 μg
Iodine [as powdered Kelp] 150 μg
Zinc[as buffered amino acid chelate†, oxide†] 10 mg
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex powder 25 mg
Betaine Hydrochloride 25 mg
Rutin powder 25 mg
Boron [as sodium borate, citric acid] 0.5 mg
Copper [as buffered amino acid chelate†] 1000 μg
Vitamin D [400 IU, as ergocalciferol prep.] 10 μg
Vitamin B12 [as cobalamin prep.] 75 μg
Biotin [as prep.] 75 μg
Iron [as bisglycinate††] 1.3 mg
Manganese [as amino acid chelate†] 1 mg
Selenium [as selenomethionine] 25 μg
Hesperidin powder 5 mg
Folic Acid [as prep.] 400 μg
Powdered Herbal Base 4 mg
[alfalfa, acerola extract,kelp, parsley,
watercress and rosehips]
Chromium [as amino acid chelate†††] 25 μg
Vitamin C [ascorbic acid] 250 mg
Calcium [as carbonate, amino acid chelate†] 64 mg
Vitamin E 100 mg

[150 IU, as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate]

Thiamin [B1, as thiamine mononitrate] 75 mg
Vitamin B6 [as pyridoxine hydrochloride] 75 mg

Pantothenic Acid [as calcium pantothenate] 75 mg

Vitamin B2 [riboflavin] 93 mg

Within tablet 75 mg

Within tablet coating 20 mg

Niacin [as niacinamide] 75 mg

Inositol 75 mg

Choline [as bitartrate] 31 mg

Magnesium 32 mg

[as oxide, buffered amino acid chelate†]

Natural Source Betacarotene [as prep.] 4.5 mg

Providing other carotenoids 12 μg

Iodine [as powdered Kelp] 150 μg

Zinc[as buffered amino acid chelate†, oxide†] 10 mg

Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex powder 25 mg

Betaine Hydrochloride 25 mg

Rutin powder 25 mg

Boron [as sodium borate, citric acid] 0.5 mg

Copper [as buffered amino acid chelate†] 1000 μg

Vitamin D [400 IU, as ergocalciferol prep.] 10 μg

Vitamin B12 [as cobalamin prep.] 75 μg

Biotin [as prep.] 75 μg

Iron [as bisglycinate††] 1.3 mg
Manganese [as amino acid chelate†] 1 mg
Selenium [as selenomethionine] 25 μg
Hesperidin powder 5 mg
Folic Acid [as prep.] 400 μg
Powdered Herbal Base 4 mg

[alfalfa, acerola extract,kelp, parsley,

watercress and rosehips]

Chromium [as amino acid chelate†††] 25 μg

Caution
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this product.

To buy this product and view other Solgar products, click on the following link: Solgar Health Store. You can also view this product at our Elixirhealth.co.uk website, where we sell a range of other branded products.

Note: we also sell VM 75, which is suitable for vegans: click here.If you wish to speak to a customer advisor, you an telephone us on 01208 814500 for further information. We're always there to help.

Biosun Hopi Ear Candles

Hopi Ear Candles really do calm and soothe the ears head and mind! They've been around for centuries and have a good faithful following, increasingly so as more people seem to be suffering from sinus and ear conditions. We're finding an older age group discovering them with some younger doctors even recommending them to their patients. (If you can avoid syringing ears when there is a build up in wax, all the better as the treatment can be quite harsh on the eardrums.) Here in Cornwall surfers find them quite helpful because of the painful condition known as "surfers' ear", which seems to proliferate among that lifestyle group.

Have I personally tried Hopi Ear Candles? Yes! Was it...relaxing and therapeutic? Yes. Once at a trade show I was encouraged to give them a go, and although I didn't have anything wrong with me that I was aware of, darting around trade shows can be quite tiring and stressful, as beneficial as it is. The experience was wonderful. When I eventually got to me legs I can honestly say that I felt more relaxed and less stressed for the experience. You can check out how they work a little further down in the blog. As long as you take care with a few simple precautions, they are perfectly safe and I would honestly say, occasional use of them whether there is anything wrong with you or not, is a good way of powering down after the day's activity.

Hopi Ear Candle When are they used?
They are used for problems relating to the head and ears, but help in other ways also:

• Sinus problems
• Hay fever
• Compacted wax in ears
• Headaches and migraines
• Tinnitus
• Helps to balance fluids - vertigo or Menieres' Syndrome
• Relaxing and calming for stress relief
• Sleep problems

Hopi Ear Candles are not a medication and are for external use only. Evidence is supported by many years of experience by practitioners. They do not constitute a guarantee of medical efficacy and if symptoms persist, it's probably wise to consult your health care practitioner.

Preparation
Before you start, always place a glass of water within reach in order to extinguish the Ear Candles.

Create a relaxed atmosphere before you start. American Indian relaxation music and essential oils are a good way to achieve this but we also sell at Elixir scented Ear Candles. You will experience earcandling much more intensely if you keep your eyes closed.

Keep yourself warm with a blanket. Lie down on one side in a comfortable position. Support your head with a pillow so that the auditory canal is in a vertical position. The room should be draught-free, so the flame will burn smoothly. Draught in the room while the Ear Candle is alight can result in small, cold ash particles blowing off the Ear Candle. In order to protect your hair and clothing, your partner can place a cover around the treatment area.

Lighting
When preparations are complete, your partner sits comfortably next to you. He/She should light the Ear Candle at the unlabeled end and place the non-burning end gently into the outer ear passage. A light turning movement should be applied until the Ear Candle is sealed in place. The Ear Candle is placed properly when you hear the pleasant crackling and hissing of the flame. Your partner will hold the Ear Candle firmly in place throughout the process. He/She will take care that no hair is within reach of the flame.

Burning down
Remember the Ear Candle has to be lit at the unlabelled end, opposite the safety filter! The Earcandle will never self extinguish! At the most, the Ear Candle may be burnt down to 1 cm above the red line (maximum burn) marking. Carefully remove the remainder of the Ear Candle and extinguish it in the glass of water nearby.

Treat both ears
It is generally advisable to treat both ears one after the other, each with a new Ear Candle. Any condensation material that remains attached to the fine ear hairs should be gently removed.

Subsequent rest
A subsequent rest of about 15 - 30 minutes will positively support the overall result. Continue to enjoy soft relaxation music and/or the smell of aromatic essences during this phase as well.

Other Info:

• BIOSUN Ear Candles are about 22 cm long and have a burning time of 10-12 minutes. Earcandles need to be lit to function and continue to burn through the treatment.
• For safety reasons BIOSUN do not recommend you to carry out the treatment by yourself. It should always be done by a second person. This will ensure your safety during the treatment and enables a considerably deeper relaxation.

Why Biosun?
Original BIOSUN Ear Candles are still made by hand today using the traditional recipe and the finest regularly tested ingredients. Without compromise, only premium quality, pesticide-free untreated cotton is used. Slight differences in colour or length are quality features of craftsmanship and are distinctive of this natural product.

The Hopi Ear Candle is a truly safe and natural product. Made in Germany according to the traditional Hopi Indian recipe, the ingredients include pure beeswax, precious honey extracts and organic cotton. These are combined with powdered Indian medicinal herbs, such as sage, St. John's Wort and chamomile, well known for their healing properties.

Hopi Ear Candles are a safe choice because they contain the exclusive cross-shaped barrier which prevents any liquid wax or excess condensate from entering the ear. This barrier is eco-friendly, being made from environmentally compatible PE.

Hopi Ear Candles are excellent in the treatment of nose and throat congestion, sinusitis, headaches, T.M.J. pain, tinnitus, and otitis external/tropical ear. Ideal relaxation treatment for stress or anxiety related symptoms. Softens earwax for easy removal.

The healing properties of Ear Candles has its foundation in two primary physical actions. Firstly, the slight vacuum (the chimney effect) inside the ear candle and the vibration of the rising air column serve to gently massage the ear drum and promote drainage of the frontal and paranasal sinuses. This has an immediate subjective effect of regulating ear pressure.

Users of Ear Candles describe a soothing, light sensation in the ear/head area. Secondly, the locally applied warmth stimulates the local circulation, invigorates local circulation and reinforces the flow of lymph. At the same time, important acupuncture points and reflex zones are stimulated.

The herbs in Hopi Ear Candles have been used for centuries for their specific healing qualities. Chamomile as an anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic sedative. Sage as a carminative, astringent and circulatory stimulant which relaxes peripheral blood vessels. St. John's Wort, as a restorative tonic for the nervous system and an analgesic. All these in combination are very effective in the treatment of head and ear related problems.

Hopi Ear Candles have obtained the prestigious CE mark (93/42-EEC) for medical devices in Europe. No other ear candle in the world has this extraordinary level of certification. Biosun Hopi Earcandles are crafted in Germany from the highest quality ingredients and are regularly tested at an independent laboratory in Germany. They have been shown to be free of all chemical pesticide and fungicide residues. No other ear candle worldwide is tested in this way.

How they Work
Ear Candles have a purely physical function. A light suction action (chimney effect) and the movement of the flame create a vibration of air in the Ear Candle, generating massage-like effect on the eardrum.

This induces a pleasant feeling of warmth and a balance of pressure in the ears, forehead and sinuses. It is soothing and helpful for earache and headache, ear noise, stress and nervousness. These benefits have been well know through 15 years of experience and confirmed by thousands of doctors worldwide.

The flow of air circulates a concentrated vapour of the herbal extracts, soothing, calming and protecting any irritated areas. The warmth of this heat draught stimulates the peripheral blood circulation.

Any stimulation of blood circulation leads to an improvement in the cleansing processes of the lymphatic system that, in turn, promotes immunological defences. It also stimulates energy points and reflex zones. The process gently increases natural secretion, which can continue to have effect up to 24-48 hours later.

Caution

• There are many inferior "home-made" ear candles sold, made from a petroleum by-product, paraffin wax or a mix of paraffin and beeswax. SUCH CANDLES HAVE NO SAFETY FEATURES and reports of burns from dripping wax and falling ash are commonplace. For your own safety, use only safe pure BIOSUN Hopi EarCandles.
• If you feel you suffer from chronic or acute diseases, or feel earcandling may not suit you, you should consult a therapist of your confidence for further advice.
• In the presence of a perforated eardrum or tympanostomy tube implants (grommets) BIOSUN strictly do not recommend the use of Earcandles. The same applies to all kinds of inflammation or infection of the ear or skin diseases in and around the ear.
• Very rarely allergic reactions to the ingredients are reported. This takes the form of spontaneous itchiness and can be relieved with suitable eardrops.]]
• The application of Earcandles is at your own risk and responsibility. If you follow the instructions carefully, the application will be simple and safe.

History
The Ear Candle - and ear candling treatment - derives from the ancient secret of the American Indians.

It has been preserved and transformed through the use of technology into the Original Hopi Ear Candles.

Historical roots can be found among the peoples of the Siberian prairies, Asia and the native North and South American Indians. Ancient rock paintings show the use of Ear Candles at initiation rituals and medicinal ceremonies.

Storage
Please always store Ear Candles in the airtight bag in a dry and cool place.

To buy Biosun Hopi Ear Candles click here, or on any of the links above. If you wish to speak to a customer advisor about this product, you can telephone us on 01208 814500 for further information.

Dr Bach Flower Remedies, Essences

What are the Bach Flower Remedies?

The Dr Bach Flower Remedies have a long-standing following and there's good reasons for that.

Dr Bach discovered 38 remedies, each for a specific emotional and mental state. They take effect by treating the individual, not the disease or the symptoms of the disease. They work specifically on the emotional condition of the person concerned. Insofar as we all have an emotional brain, there's a good chance we might respond to the flower remedies, some people probably more than others. My experience shows that people who have a tight grip on their emotions tend not to react immediately to the them, but with perseverance eventually benefit greatly from the energies they exert. It's like nourishing rain coming after a period of dryness, watching the mental landscape come alive again with green and colourful vegetation. If that sounds a bit lyrical, I'm sorry, but life is strange!

It's well worth noting that the effects of taking the remedies is not to suppress negative attitudes but to transform them into positive ones, stimulating one's own potential for self-healing and freeing the physical system to engage fully in fighting disease and stress. The tighter a person has a lid on their emotions, the more interesting their reaction! They are great balancers of the mind, often working away in the background.

Caution
If we quickly add that the Bach Flower Remedies have no adverse effects, we should however be aware that they can allow suppressed symptoms to surface. These could include such things as rashes while the body is being cleared of toxins, or an awareness of emotions which have been denied expression. These are an important part of the healing process and are only temporary.

Note:

The Bach Flower Remedies can be taken alongside medication, including homoeopathic remedies, without any interference at all.

Here are the 38 Flower Remedies and a summary of their uses:

Click on the link to view the product and explore the meaning further.

Agrimony: Hiding Problems.

Aspen: Fears of unknown origin.

Beech: Intolerance, Critical.

Centaury: Weak Willed

Cerato: Mistrusting own judgement

Cherry Plum: Fear of losing control

Chestnut Bud: Repeating same mistakes

Chicory: Over protective

Clematis: Lack of interest

Crab Apple: Poor self-image

Elm: Feeling overwhelmed

Gentian: Despondency, doubt
Gorse: Despair, hopelessness

Heather: Talkative, self concern

Holly: Jealous, hatred

Honeysuckle: Locked in past

Hornbeam: Monday blues

Impatiens: Impatience
Larch: Lack of confidence
Mimulus: Fear of known things
Mustard: Gloom with no origin
Oak: Exhaustion but struggles on
Olive: Lack of energy

Pine: Guilt, self-reproach

Red Chestnut: Over concern for others

Rock Rose: Terror

Rock Water: Denial, inflexible
Scleranthus: Indecision, uncertainty

Star of Bethlehem: After effects of shock

Sweet Chestnut: Mental anguish

Vervain: Over-enthusiasm

Vine: Assertive, over-dominant

Walnut: Protection from change

Water Violet: Proud, aloof

White Chestnut: Unwanted thoughts

Wild Oat: Uncertainty in life

Wild Rose: Resignation, apathy

Willow: Self-pity, resentment

In addition to the individual Bach Flower Remedies, there is the Bach Recovery Remedy, which is very useful for any crisis, shock, panic attack situations. The Bach Recovery Remedy comes in two sizes 10ml and 20ml but it also comes as the Bach Recovery Plus, which has three additional ingredients for calming and strengthening.

We also have in the line up a Bach Recovery Cream which helps to soothe and restore balance after accidents and grazes. Recovery Remedy is now also available in a convenient Bach Recovery Spray and has become a best seller in its own right for ease of use. Two puffs on the tongue and you're away!

Complete Set of Bach Flower Remedies

For those wishing to stock up their medicine cabinet, we also sell the The Complete Set of Dr Bach Flower Remedies.

To buy buy Dr Bach Flower Remedies click here, or on any of the links above. If you wish to speak to a customer advisor about this product, you an telephone us on 01208 814500 for further information.

Shipping Overseas

We are more than happy to ship to most countries outside of the UK where the Bach Flower Remedies often cost a lot more money. We have found that Scandinavian, German, Chinese and Japanese customers, in particular, appreciate the savings when ordering from us as opposed to buying the products in their own countries. Even with the postage there is quite a saving.

We sell Ainsworth's brand of the flower remedies believing that they follow Dr Bach's original recipe most closely.

SOLGAR CHERRY TURMERIC COMPLEX

It’s funny how all the things that are good for you usually tastes horrible, isn’t it? In fact, mothers have for generations made their offspring swallow the worst concoctions with the line that ‘the worse it tastes, the better it is for you’. It therefore makes a welcome change when you realise just how good cherries are for you! There is a particular type called Montmorency Cherry which is just packed with antioxidant compounds, including quercetin, which helps fight free radicals that cause oxidative damage to the body’s cells.

The Montmorency cherry has been found to help maintain uric acid at healthy, normal levels. If you have ever suffered from painful gout or arthritis you will know how important that is! Uric acid is the waste product formed from the breakdown of food and protein in the blood. Should uric acid levels build up in the blood, typically beyond the normal, healthy range, it can form into needle-like crystals of sodium urate; which may cause inflammation, severe pain and swelling, often in the big toe and other joints.

Montmorency cherries have been extensively researched in the areas of cardiovascular health and inflammation, and have been found to give greater protection against free radical damage than tomatoes, carrots, water melons and even renowned ‘superfoods’ like acai and goji berries. In fact, a glass of diluted cherry juice offers better protection against many diseases than more than 20 typical portions of fruit and vegetables.

If you need more evidence to convince you, then how about the anti-aging effects of all those antioxidants? When testing what is called the Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC), researchers were amazed by the results. They found the ORAC level of Montmorency cherry juice was 8260, compared with 1790 for fruit and veg. The result was in fact so startling that the analysis had to be double-checked for accuracy.

At Elixir, we have found Solgar's Cherry Turmeric Complex to be the most convenient way of getting your daily intake of this important nutrient. Apart from the benefit of Montmorency cherries, you also get the anti-inflammatory effect of Turmeric root and Ginger, the circulatory effects of Cayenne and the amazing qualities of another plant well known to you: Black pepper. Black pepper (or Piper nigrum, if you want to show off) contains a plant alkaloid called piperine which has a long history of medical use. Not only has it been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory activity, it has been demonstrated to increase absorbancy of other nutrients. In other words, it makes all the other ingredients work better!

Just so you know, there are no contraindications with this product but it is always a good idea to consult your healthcare professional if you are taking any other medication.

To buy Solgar Cherry Turmeric Complex and view other Solgar products, click on the following link: Elixirhealth.co.uk. You can also view this product at our Solgar Health Store website. If you wish to speak to a customer advisor, you an telephone us on 01208 814500 for further information. We're always there to help.

By Randi Henderson
Elixirhealth.co.uk