Your mother always told you to eat your greens, because they were good for you. Broccoli is one of those green vegetables that we all know is good for us, but we all vary as to whether we like it, can tolerate it, or hate it.
Well, now you get get broccoli in a pill (almost). If you've seen the cartoon The Jetsons, you'll be familiar with the idea of taking a pill for your nutrition. This feels almost along those lines, although there is a bit more proper science and reason behind it.
Just what are we on about? The new Comvita Broccoli Extract. This is capsules of standardised extract taken from broccoli seeds, which researchers from none other than John Hopkins University in the USA found to contain very high levels of 'the good stuff' - glucoraphanin - which appears to be the key natural compound associated with the goodness from broccoli.
Although we have had this available for you for a little while now, it is about to get its UK main launch. This will be done with the help of a Professor from the John Hopkins University School of Medicine that has done quite a bit of research onto the protective antioxidant benefits of glucoraphanin.
We will bring you more news, and reports of the science behind this product as the main launch happens.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Try Honey for Hayfever
We're getting into spring, and along with the joys of warmer and sunnier weather, for some people it can also mean the dreaded onslaught of hayfever is around the corner.
There are a couple of more natural ways that you can address this if you are a sufferer.
It could be worth your while to visit a homeopath, as they can offer some more natural homeopathic remedies to alleviate the symptoms and help you cope better. They will tailor the remedy to yourself, rather than try to offer a 'one size fits all' approach, because people do suffer in different ways, and are affected by different pollens. Do a search (online or in a local directory) for a trained homeopath in your area, and give them a call to see if they can offer you some help.
Another completely natural way to help yourself is to take some honey. Not just any honey though, what works best is local honey - local you where you are living. This is because it will be the local pollen from the plants in your area that are affecting you, and honey from that same area will contain small amounts of those pollens, giving your body a small dose to allow it to develop some resistance to it. At the moment this is an area that does still need some more proper scientific research into it, but there is a growing amount of anecdotal evidence that it helps some people. And it won't do you and harm, plus tastes good.
Yes, we are recommending something other than New Zealand honey for this (unless you happen to be reading this from NZ), so keep your manuka honey to one side for the other things it is good for, and try to get yourself some local honey for hayfever support. Try a farmers market in your area, or look up the area beekeepers association to find appropriate suppliers.
If you happen to be in London, then occasionally we are able to stock some London honey in our physical shop, though would pay to check with us at the time, as it sells out quickly.
There are a couple of more natural ways that you can address this if you are a sufferer.
It could be worth your while to visit a homeopath, as they can offer some more natural homeopathic remedies to alleviate the symptoms and help you cope better. They will tailor the remedy to yourself, rather than try to offer a 'one size fits all' approach, because people do suffer in different ways, and are affected by different pollens. Do a search (online or in a local directory) for a trained homeopath in your area, and give them a call to see if they can offer you some help.
Another completely natural way to help yourself is to take some honey. Not just any honey though, what works best is local honey - local you where you are living. This is because it will be the local pollen from the plants in your area that are affecting you, and honey from that same area will contain small amounts of those pollens, giving your body a small dose to allow it to develop some resistance to it. At the moment this is an area that does still need some more proper scientific research into it, but there is a growing amount of anecdotal evidence that it helps some people. And it won't do you and harm, plus tastes good.
Yes, we are recommending something other than New Zealand honey for this (unless you happen to be reading this from NZ), so keep your manuka honey to one side for the other things it is good for, and try to get yourself some local honey for hayfever support. Try a farmers market in your area, or look up the area beekeepers association to find appropriate suppliers.
If you happen to be in London, then occasionally we are able to stock some London honey in our physical shop, though would pay to check with us at the time, as it sells out quickly.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Comvita Honeygar - apple cider vinegar and manuka honey
Apple Cider Vinegar is a time honoured natural remedy for digestive support and other uses. In past generations it was often home-made, and indeed home made cider vinegar has been making a bit of a comeback.
Comvita Honeygar is a wonderful combination of Apple Cider Vinegar and UMF 5+ Manuka Honey.
This is a totally natural product - you can see simply by looking at a bottle, as you see some of the cloudy bits of solids that are known as the 'Mother of vinegar'. You will also find that there can be small variations in colour or taste between bottles - gain a reflection of its natural condition.
Although we've has this available in our physical shop for a while, it has now been added to the website, so that you may order it from whichever part of the UK you are based in.
Comvita Honeygar can be used as a salad dressing, or mixing with a glass of water (warm or cold).
Comvita Honeygar is a wonderful combination of Apple Cider Vinegar and UMF 5+ Manuka Honey.
This is a totally natural product - you can see simply by looking at a bottle, as you see some of the cloudy bits of solids that are known as the 'Mother of vinegar'. You will also find that there can be small variations in colour or taste between bottles - gain a reflection of its natural condition.
Although we've has this available in our physical shop for a while, it has now been added to the website, so that you may order it from whichever part of the UK you are based in.
Comvita Honeygar can be used as a salad dressing, or mixing with a glass of water (warm or cold).
Monday, February 15, 2010
Children's Olive Leaf Complex
Comvita have come to the rescue of parents who want to provide there children with good quality natural health supplements but struggle on the taste front.
They have added to the Olive Leaf Complex range with a new Great Berry Flavour, which should be a bit easier on younger taste buds.
Children's Olive Leaf Complex is the same high quality olive leaf extract that comes only from fresh leaves, with a simple additional of some natural flavourings to give a great berry taste.
Like the rest of the Olive Leaf Complex family, it is more than 30 times the polyphenolic antioxidant activity of an equivalent amount of extra virgin olive oil.
From the largest specialist olive leaf estate in the world.
Although this is aimed as a children's product, there is nothing wrong with 'big kid' who prefer the berry flavour form using it. It is also not recommended for children under 2 years of age without medical advice.
This is in stock now, along with the rest of the Comvita Olive Leaf Complex range.
They have added to the Olive Leaf Complex range with a new Great Berry Flavour, which should be a bit easier on younger taste buds.
Children's Olive Leaf Complex is the same high quality olive leaf extract that comes only from fresh leaves, with a simple additional of some natural flavourings to give a great berry taste.
Like the rest of the Olive Leaf Complex family, it is more than 30 times the polyphenolic antioxidant activity of an equivalent amount of extra virgin olive oil.
From the largest specialist olive leaf estate in the world.
Although this is aimed as a children's product, there is nothing wrong with 'big kid' who prefer the berry flavour form using it. It is also not recommended for children under 2 years of age without medical advice.
This is in stock now, along with the rest of the Comvita Olive Leaf Complex range.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Comvita Skintensive and Lipclear no longer available
To all our users of the Comvita Skintensive and Lipclear creams, we unfortunately have to report that this are no longer available. Although they have been popular among those of you who use them, overall they have not been selling enough to make it worthwhile for Comvita to keep supplying them.
Also with the Skintensive cream there is quite a bit of similarity with the Medihoney branded Derma Cream. So for most cases, if you have been using and liked the skintensive cream, you will find that the Medihoney Derma Cream is going to be just as good.
For fans of the Lipclear cream, then our suggested alternative for giving great moisturising and healing to your lips would actually be to use the Pot of Gold Skin Balm. This beeswax based balm is very nourishing when used on your lips, and the propolis within it provides some healing properties too. As a bonus it is a really great multi-purpose balm that you can use on a range of things, from small cuts and burns, to rashes on your skin. You should find that this is more useful for you.
You can see the Pot of Gold Skin Balm here.
Also with the Skintensive cream there is quite a bit of similarity with the Medihoney branded Derma Cream. So for most cases, if you have been using and liked the skintensive cream, you will find that the Medihoney Derma Cream is going to be just as good.
For fans of the Lipclear cream, then our suggested alternative for giving great moisturising and healing to your lips would actually be to use the Pot of Gold Skin Balm. This beeswax based balm is very nourishing when used on your lips, and the propolis within it provides some healing properties too. As a bonus it is a really great multi-purpose balm that you can use on a range of things, from small cuts and burns, to rashes on your skin. You should find that this is more useful for you.
You can see the Pot of Gold Skin Balm here.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
New Blackcurrant Lozenges - we have them now
Somewhat appropriately at this time given the current cold snap, there is a new flavour of weapon you can use to fight any sore throat or cough:
Blackcurrant and Manuka Honey Lozenges.
Complimenting the propolis lozenge range (but these do not contain propolis), the newly available Blackcurrant Lozenges combine the power of Blackcurrants with UMF10+ manuka honey to provide a great tasting lozenge for soothing your throat.
Blackcurrants are known for their good levels of vitamin C and antioxidant properties, whilst the UMF10+ manuka honey has scientifically proven antibacterial properties, and is used by many people to fight against tricky coughs and sore throats.
This is a great tasting lozenge (ok, we all have different taste buds, and no doubt some of you will not like blackcurrant, but it's a pleasant flavour for many).
We have them in stock now - available both in the shop and via the website:
New Blackcurrant Lozenges
Blackcurrant and Manuka Honey Lozenges.
Complimenting the propolis lozenge range (but these do not contain propolis), the newly available Blackcurrant Lozenges combine the power of Blackcurrants with UMF10+ manuka honey to provide a great tasting lozenge for soothing your throat.
Blackcurrants are known for their good levels of vitamin C and antioxidant properties, whilst the UMF10+ manuka honey has scientifically proven antibacterial properties, and is used by many people to fight against tricky coughs and sore throats.
This is a great tasting lozenge (ok, we all have different taste buds, and no doubt some of you will not like blackcurrant, but it's a pleasant flavour for many).
We have them in stock now - available both in the shop and via the website:
New Blackcurrant Lozenges
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Follow up on new ManukaCare
Just to follow up on our last post about the new tubes of the popular Comvita Manukacare that are now available.
It has now gained a license as a medical device (in the UK).
Comvita Manukacare now carries a CE mark. (number 0805). This indicates its regulation status as a medical device and behind each one of these marks is technical agreement necessary to manufacture the product to the required standard.
The new version does still contain UMF rated manuka honey. This is not shown on the pack as it now has a medical devices license for this product which now allows greater claims as to the ability of the product to be stated. For example we can now claim 'first aid ready', 'suitable for most wound types' and 'reduces the risk of infection from bacteria including MRSA' (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus - the nasty antibiotic resistant superbug). You will see these now mentioned on the packaging.
You read our news announcement here: http://www.newzealandhoneyshop.co.uk/news-20.html
It has now gained a license as a medical device (in the UK).
Comvita Manukacare now carries a CE mark. (number 0805). This indicates its regulation status as a medical device and behind each one of these marks is technical agreement necessary to manufacture the product to the required standard.
The new version does still contain UMF rated manuka honey. This is not shown on the pack as it now has a medical devices license for this product which now allows greater claims as to the ability of the product to be stated. For example we can now claim 'first aid ready', 'suitable for most wound types' and 'reduces the risk of infection from bacteria including MRSA' (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus - the nasty antibiotic resistant superbug). You will see these now mentioned on the packaging.
You read our news announcement here: http://www.newzealandhoneyshop.co.uk/news-20.html
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