Rio Rosa Mosqueta Oil

Women around the world want smooth, young looking, silky soft, glowing, wrinkle free skin and Mother Nature has provided a wonderful rosehip oil to achieve this. It is made from a wild rose called Rosa Affines Rubiginosa, commonly known as, Rosa Mosqueta which grows in the southern slopes high in the Chilean Andes.

Its fabulous anti-aging and skin rejuvenating properties have been the best kept beauty secret of South American women for centuries. For those of you who like a bit of science, the oil has been well researched since the 1980’s and have been found to contain exceptionally high levels of essential fatty acids (mainly Omega 3 and 6) which are essential to skin regeneration, as well as Retinoic acid, which is a derivative of Retinol (vitamin A).

It is these essential acids that are used by the body to produce hormone-like substances which encourage cell growth. These new ‘perfect’ cells slowly migrate to the surface, creating fresh new hydrated skin and eventually fading scars and blemishes.

In clinical research, both in Europe and South America, pure Rosa Mosqueta oil has been proven repeatedly to significantly reduce scars and stretch marks – including severe post-operative scarring - and combat wrinkles and other signs of skin aging. It is very useful for fighting the effects of sun damage, which is characterised by wrinkles, rough, leathery inelastic skin with brown age spots.

At Elixir I have seen many people benefit from the remarkable properties of Rosa Mosqueta oil, including my own children at various points. My daughter, Harriet, once had her face a bit too close as she blew out a tea light and ended up with a face-full of burning hot candle wax. It really looked like she was going to be scarred for life, with large burns all over her face, but after using Rosa Mosqueta oil regularly over a period of time the marks completely disappeared – and healed up in record time! And those of you who know Ryan will not be surprised to hear he once picked up a blowtorch by the wrong end, and ended up with a finger which he described as looking like ‘cooked chicken’. According to the hospital a skin graft was required, and he was duly booked in for the procedure. However, Mother got in there first with the Rosa Mosqueta oil and by the time he went for his appointment ten days later, he was dismissed by a rather mystified surgeon who could not believe how well the finger had healed – skin graft not required!

The brand we prefer at Elixir is the Rio Rosa Mosqueta, as it is 100% pure oil with no additives, chemicals or perfumes. After all, Catherine Deneuve has used it as a night oil for years to keep her youthful looks, and she is not doing too badly! A little goes a very long way. You should not use the oil on an unhealed or open wound, but it can be applied to scar tissue as soon as the wound is healed or the stitches have been removed. Rosa Mosqueta is very good for reducing acne scars, but should not be used on active acne, open eczema or very oily skin.

To buy Rosa Mosqueta Oil 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.

By Randi Henderson
Elixir Health Foods

Solgar Nutri Nano Co Q10

Co Enzyme Q10 plays a vital role in the production of energy. When you have a Q10 deficiency, it will interfere with this process and can leave you feeling tired and lifeless. Studies have shown Co Enzyme Q10 to be effective in the treatment of chronic fatigue and as a general energy 'booster'. It may also enhance athletic performance.

If you are prescribed statins, in discussion with your health care practitioner, consider supplementing with Co Enzyme Q10 as research shows that stores of this amino acid is depleted causing for many people a loss of energy. It’s not for nothing that Co Enzyme Q10 is considered to be the spark plug in the body’s cells – the chemical catalyst helping with energy production.

Under normal circumstances the body is able to maintain adequate levels of Co Enzyme Q10 but levels are naturally depleted with age and are further reduced by intense physical exercise, stress, and illness.

Co Enzyme Q10 is also an important antioxidant and protects cell membranes from the damaging effects of free radicals. Free radicals are toxic chemical created by our own metabolism, as well as from environmental factors such as smoking, air pollution and UV light exposure.

Solgar's Nutri Nano Co Enzyme Q10 offers nearly 100% absorbability and faster uptake into the system. It's one of the best ones that money can buy because it's able to bypass the gut and ensure efficient delivery of the active ingredient to absorption sites in the small intestine. So although it's only 30mg per one-a-day capsule, because little of it is lost in transit through the gut, it actually provides about two-and-a-half times that stength. That makes it very good value for money.

To buy this product 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.

Royal Nectar Face Cream - Peter Pan Look Without A Needle

There has to be a reason why members of the British Royal Family have given this product the seal of approval! Rumour has it that Kate Middleton, now the Duchess of Cambridge was informed by her mother-in-law, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall (Prince Charles' lady!) that she should give this product a go.

Of course, when you look like the Duchess of Cambridge, few would be audacious enough to suggest her natural beauty could be enhanced further, However, ask any bride-to-be or woman wanting to turn back the tides a little, what they wouldn't give for a miracle cream!

The Bee Venom Mask, supposedly an alternative to botox, was credited last year with making Camilla, 63, look years younger. The cream is said to work by gently stinging the skin, leaving a tingling sensation and causing the body to direct blood flow to the area. It claims to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, which reduce wrinkles by relaxing and strengthening the muscles.

Many A-Listers have apparently endorsed its incredible beneficial effects on skin.  Gwyneth Paltrow & Dannii Minogue are other stars said to be using Bee Venom Face Mask as the "Natural alternative to botox".

To buy Royal Nectar Face Mask 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.

As seen on TV, read up about Royal Nectar Face Mask and Kate Middleton's use of it!

TVNZ - click here.
TV3 NEWSCLIP - click here.

nzherald, April 28 2011

Reviber Exercise Machine

How many times, with the best of intentions, have we spent good money on gym membership… only to prefer staying at home? And isn’t winter the worst time for getting out of the house? Well, now you can stay at home and work that body in the comfort of your own living room. Yes, keep fit the lazy man’s way. With the Reviber machine, just put in 15 minutes every day and the difference will speak for itself. What’s more that wasted gym membership won’t leave a bitter taste! To find out more about this product click here.

** AVAILABLE ONLY IN THE UK **

Omega 7 Sea Buckthorn Oil and Menopause

Often seen growing beside the sea shore or as part of landscaping, Sea Buckthorn has been valued for hundreds of years for its health benefits. While they can be safely eaten, Sea Buckthorn berries are very acidic and oily but can be mixed with sweet juices, such as grape, to dampen down the bitterness. The oil in the berries are of great interest since they contain all the usual fatty acids, -3, and -9 but especially one rarely found in the plant kingdom, omega-7. Omega -7 oil is rich in natural antioxidants; tocopherols, tocotrienols, carotenoids and plant sterols. Basically, stuff which supports your health and in particular, counteracts inflammatory conditions in the body and protects your cell membranes, notably the mucous membranes and skin.

What all this adds up to is a product which is widely recognised as helping to prevent vaginal dryness in menopausal women, and tissue regeneration in general. (Mucous membranes line the surface of the digestive system, the respiratory tract, and the urino-genital tracts.) Combined with a brillant product to combat the change in life, in general, such as Solgar's PM Phytogen Complex, women can give themselves the best advantage to hold back menopausal woes.

Here's the facts: Sea Buckthorn Oil may help with:

• Intimate dryness
• Dry skin conditions
• Dry eyes and mouth
• Premature ageing

To buy Sea Buckthorn 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.

Lavera Restoring Anti Wrinkle Day Cream

85% of women who tried Lavera Organic Restoring Day Cream for 2 weeks say "Wrinkles appear visibly reduced." Click here to read more.

Braggs Charcoal Tablets - Wind, Indigestion and Heartburn

Braggs tells us that charcoal tablets give 100% relief of indigestion, wind and heartburn and certainly after 150 years, you'd think they've had long enough to gather feed back and evidence. Elixir has only been in existence eleven years but we can add to their testimony that they're certainly one of the most popular supplements in our store, and over the internet.

I tend to think that charcoal is more popular among the older age groups because their digestive systems are weaker and in need of more support, but also it's a fact that age group know it as one of the few products from around the war that they could easily find.

The good thing about charcoal tablets is that they are safe, although those using conventional drugs should let their doctors know because the charcoal can lessen the effect of medication, they absorb quite a bit in the digestive system. They are also easy to take, after a meal, and easy to carry around. So they're highly convenient with all age groups especially when you find yourself in a restaurant or socialising with family and friends.

Here's the run down on the supplement:

Directions
Dose: Adults and children over 12 - 2-4 tablets after meals 3 times a day.
Children under 12: not recommended

Chew or swallow with liquid.

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children. If on medication or if you have any unusual reactoin, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Ingredients
Active ingredients: Vegetable Charcoal, BPC 1934. 300 mg per tablet.
Other ingredients: Icing Sugar, Potato Starch Gum, Tragacanth, Magnesium Stearate

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q What are the benefits of using Charcoal Tablets?
A One of the benefits of taking Medicinal Charcoal as opposed to other products on the market is that because it is not a drug, it has no direct action on any organ of the body, it does not enter the blood stream nor is the charcoal itself adsorbed into your body. All of it passes out of your system along with the toxins and gases it has collected on its journey. If you are already on medication it would be wise to consult your doctor or pharmacist as the Medicinal Charcoal may adsorb other medicines and lessen their effect.

Q Are Charcoal Tablets suitable for vegetarians?
A Yes. All the ingredients are from vegetable sources. Activated Charcoal is from coconut.

Q What is the best way to take the tablets?
A Charcoal Tablets are most effective if taken shortly after a meal or when the problem arises. They can be swallowed, chewed, taken with liquid or other food; the important thing is that the charcoal reaches the stomach where it can absorb the toxins and gases that have built up within the digestion system and in the course of time pass them naturally and easily out of the system.

Q My stools have turned black, is this normal?
A Yes, there is nothing to worry about, it is a sure sign that the charcoal has passed through your digestive system.

Q May I take them with other medicines or Paracetamol?
A The charcoal may adsorb or lessen the effect of the medicine. We suggest that you consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are on medication.

Q May I take them while pregnant or nursing a baby?
A Yes, they may be taken during pregnancy and breast feeding.

Q Why do Charcoal Tablet drums often contain a residue of black "dust"?
A To do their job effectively, the Charcoal Tablets cannot be coated as most tablets are, therefore as the tablets rub against each other in the drum, a little surface dust is rubbed off. These tablets have to be able to dissolve in the stomach within 15 minutes, and so are rather soft by nature.

To buy Braggs Charcoal 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.

Royal Nectar Face Mask as used by Kate Middleton

Royal Bride, Kate Middleton, used Bee Venom from New Zealand bees as a face treatment ahead of her wedding. Popularly called Botox in a Bottle many A-Listers have apparently endorsed its incredible beneficial effects on skin. Gwyneth Paltrow & Dannii Minogue are other stars said to be using Bee Venom Face Mask as the "Natural alternative to botox".

Royal Nectar is formulated for a rapid anti-ageing effect. A soothing blend of waxes and oils, Royal Nectar face mask includes two products from New Zealand - Manuka honey and bee venom. It is the bee venom that will gently stimulate your facial muscles to tighten and firm the skin, reducing the effects of your frown and laughter lines.

How to Use

Apply Royal Nectar daily as part of your skin care routine. Leave on for 20 minutes, then wash off.

A test patch application is recommended for first use. We suggest application using a clean spatula.

What's in it?

Bee venom, Aqua, Manuka Honey, Rose water, Lannett wax, Tocopherol, Beeswax, Avocado Oil, Apricot Kernel, Easyliance, Rosehip, Evening Primrose oil, Optiphen, Elyese Cocoa Butter, Tixican, Marshmallow extract, Lavender.

If you react badly to 'bee stings' please avoid this product.

Other information
"Kate Middleton may have been using venom from New Zealand bees as a face treatment ahead of her wedding.

The royal bride is reported to have taken the beauty tip from Prince William's stepmother, the Duchess of Cornwall.

The Bee Venom Mask, supposedly an alternative to botox, was credited last year with making Camilla, 63, look years younger.

The cream, which is sold online and in specialist boutiques, is said to work by gently stinging the skin, leaving a tingling sensation and causing the body to direct blood flow to the area.

It claims to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, which reduce wrinkles by relaxing and strengthening the muscles.

The cream is also mixed with New Zealand Manuka honey, shea butter and rose and lavender oils.

Used twice a day for 20 minutes, the bee treatment can apparently knock up to 10 years off facial appearance."

To buy Royal Nectar Face Mask 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.

As seen on TV, read up about Royal Nectar Face Mask and Kate Middleton's use of it!

TVNZ - click here.
TV3 NEWSCLIP - click here.

nzherald, April 28 2011

New Nordic Mulberry Tablets

Japanese Mulberry Extract is a natural product which is said to absorb starch, reduce calories and the absorbtion of sugar: worth a look! To read more click here.