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Terranova Org. Siberian Ginseng 500mg 50 caps

hrs.admin — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:23 +0000

ONE VEGETARIAN CAPSULE TYPICALLY PROVIDES:

Chinese Red Ginseng Root* [Panax Ginseng]-freeze dried-ORGANIC 500mg
Vegetarian Capsule Shell (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose)

*From Chinese Red Ginseng Roots which have been steamed after harvesting and then freeze dried

NO FILLERS, BINDERS OR OTHER EXCIPIENTS
SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS & VEGANS

NO WHEAT – NO CORN – NO SOY – NO YEAST – NO DAIRY – NO GELATINE – NO ANIMAL INGREDIENTS – NO ADDITIVES – NO ADDED SUGAR – NO COLOURS – NO FLAVOURS – NO PRESERVATIVES

Natural by Nature – Essential Oils range

hrs.admin — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:04:55 +0000

How To Use Essential Oils

A Brief History of Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy has a very long history, as early as 3000BC the ancient Egyptians used ointments to beautify their skin, hair and nails. The tomb of Tutankhamen built in 1350BC was found to contain jars of scented oils.

The use of aromatic medicines and cosmetics were prevalent in Greece, with the Greek physician Hippocrates writing about several aromatic herbs such as Thyme, Coriander and Aniseed.

The Romans were more lavish with their use of aromatics, using them to scent their baths, massage their bodies and scent their hair.

The history of aromatics in India is equally ancient with exotic oils of Jasmine, Rose and Sandalwood being recorded in early Ayurvedic writings.

In Europe aromatic herbs were used widely during the Great Plague of the Middle Ages.

In 1928 the first book of aromatherapy was written by the French chemist Rene Maurice Gattefosse who worked with essential oils. Marguerite Maury, an Austrian biochemist, pioneered using essential oils in massage. She made a thorough study of the ways aromatics work both physically and emotionally.

What is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is the ancient art of healing using essential oils. Essential oils have powerful healing properties and there are a great many conditions that can be treated by these most natural of plant medicines.

In aromatherapy treatments the essential oils are applied externally. Essential oils offer a gentle and sensitive alternative to synthetic drugs and medications. The most important property of essential oils is the balancing effect it has on the body; they also have a wide range of therapeutic properties.

What are Essential Oils?

Essential Oils occur in all the parts of plants: the leaves, flowers, fruits, twigs, bark, wood, roots and resins.

There are many aromatic plants, but only some are used for the extraction of essential oils.

The plants come from all over the world and most are collected and distilled in their country of origin.

Essential oils are highly volatile and odorous, and therefore evaporate very quickly when exposed to air. They have a consistency more like water than oil and are not greasy. Most essential oils are clear to pale yellow but a few are coloured, such as Chamomile (blue) Patchouli (amber) Mandarin (golden).

What are Base Oils?

Base oils have good skin penetration, leaving the skin nourished and feeling soft and supple. It is important that only pure, cold pressed oils are used.

There are a variety of base oils, below are some of the most popular.
Almond Oil: Extracted from the kernel it contains vitamin D and is one of the most popular oils and least expensive used in massage.
Avocado Oil; Extracted from the flesh of the fruit, it is rich in vitamins A and D, excellent for dehydrated skin and has a good absorption rate.
Grapeseed Oil: Extracted from the grape pips, this oil has a light texture and is very popular for massage.
Jojoba Oil: (pronounced ho-ho-ba) Extracted from the bean, it is rich in vitamin E and is a unique liquid wax used as an oil. It is fine penetrating, stable and long-lasting. Jojoba has a very close chemical composition to our skins own sebum (natural oils) It is excellent as a facial moisturiser and beneficial for spotty and acne conditions. Jojoba is an emollient for helping with eczema and psoriasis.
Peach Kernel: Extracted from the kernel, it contains essential fatty acids and vitamins A and E. It is excellent for the face, encouraging suppleness and elasticity.
Wheatgerm Oil: Extracted from the grain, it has a rich texture and is high in vitamin E, it can help reduce scar tissue and stretch marks. It is not suitable for massage due to its thick texture and strong wheat odour.

How is Essential Oil Extracted?

There are several methods of extracting pure essential oils. Three of the most important methods are steam distillation, expression and solvent extraction.

Steam Distillation: This method involves placing the plant material inside a distillation vat and passing steam under pressure from beneath the vessel. The heat from the steam causes the walls of the cells of the leaves, twigs, berries or other parts of the plant in which the essential oil is stored to break down and release the essential oil as a vapour.

The essential oil vapour together with the steam is passed through cooling tanks which condenses the vapour so that it can be collected. The essential oil usually floats on the water and is separated out. Some of the fragrance of the oil is left in the distilled water and can be used as floral water sometimes called hydrolate.

Expression: This form of extraction applies to only the citrus oils. The peel of all citrus fruits is full of oil glands containing globules of essential oils. The peel is separated from the pulp, this peel is then squeezed by simple pressure to press out the essential oil. Some juice will be extracted from the pith together with the oil, the solution is left to stand so that the oil and juice separate; the oil is then collected.

Solvent Extraction: The final products of solvent extraction are call absolutes, concretes or resinoids. This method is mainly used for some of the world’s finest and exotic flowers. The flower petals are placed in a sealed container, liquid solvent is allowed to flow over the flowers and completely cover them. The solvent will slowly dissolve the essential oils from the petals. This solution is collected and the solvent is then distilled off and returned to be re- used.

On separation, a semi solid aromatic material called a concrete is left. The concrete contains some of the natural waxes and other non-aromatic materials, the concrete is shaken with alcohol; when the alcohol is distilled off, a coloured liquid is left, and this is called an absolute. Resinoids are similar to concretes but are extracted from the resins that exude from trees rather than flowers.

Storing Essential oils

Essential oils are delicate substances and are affected by strong light, heat, air and moisture. For protection they are best kept in a cool, dry and dark place. Avoid storing near heat, ideally, in a box, in a cupboard.

Do not transfer your essential oils to plastic bottles, as the plastic will interact with the chemical makeup of the essential oils and the oils will cause the plastic to deteriorate.

An essential oil stored in the correct conditions should last for years, citrus oils have a slightly shorter life.

Base oils should be used within in 12-18 months once opened. Always wipe the lip and neck of the bottle clean before sealing the lid; this will help stop any excess oil going rancid.

Handling Essential Oils

Use a bottle with an inserted dropper or use a pipette, this will help dispense an accurate amount of essential oil. Always be careful to replace the right pipette or lid on to the correct bottle, otherwise you will contaminate your oils with different odours.

Essential oils have different viscosities (thickness) some like Peppermint or Rosemary are very light while others like Patchouli and Myrrh are thick like syrup. Be careful with the lighter oils as they will pour out the droppers quickly while some of the heavier oils will take longer to come out.

General rules for mixing your essential oils.

A 10ml bottle of essential oil will give you approx. 200 drops, when blending essential oils the dilution should be 2%.

For example:

10ml Base Oil
50ml Base Oil

5 drops of essential oil
25 drops of essential oil

This applies whether you are using one or a combination of essential oils.

Higher Heath – Glutamine Powder – 100G

hrs.admin — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:16:13 +0000

Description

When you’re feeling stressed or unwell, care for your body with our easily-consumed Glutamine Powder. Rich in glutamine, one of the most abundant amino acids in the body, this powder is particularly useful during periods of convalescence, stress or upset, helping maintain the health of the digestive tract, assist the intestines and aid the immune system. Formulated in a pleasant tasting powder, simply mix into water or juice for a healthy full-body boost

Ingredients

L-Glutamine.

Nutritional Information

¼ teaspoon typically provides:
L-Glutamine	900mg

How to take

Adults and children 5 years and over, take ¼-1¼ tsps mixed in cold water or juice 1-3 times a day at least 30 minutes before meals. Do not exceed recommended daily intake. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any medication or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare professional before using this product. Store in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.

Hampstead Teas – variety 20 bags

hrs.admin — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:36:02 +0000

The fight on plastic and microplastics is epidemic and we recognise a big part of it starts with business.

When we first started Hampstead Tea, it was essential to make sure our practices and packaging were sustainable. That’s why we were the first to bring stitched (not glued) tea bags to the UK – many other tea brands still use plastic or GM tea bags.

And it didn’t end there, with the help of packaging manufacturers seeking environmentally friendly innovation, we now offer our Loose Leaf Tea pouches in a new material called NatureFlex TM.

By committing to be plastic free* and compostable, we want to make sure that when you buy from us, you’re not just supporting a business—you’re supporting a movement toward a better future for everyone.

Discover more about our packaging and plastic free commitment.

Biodynamic is super-organic; it’s at the heart of who we are and what our tea is. Biodiversity goes beyond Organic, encapsulating the entirety of farming.

Using regenerative farming methods, biodynamic farmers prioritise encouraging natural processes over yield, for example, the way soil is prepared to strengthen it’s growing qualities. It ensures the best practices for the workers, the tea plants and the earth. When packing has the Demeter logo, you know it is biodynamic.

With our biodynamic tea you can be assured that the earth is richer, the wildlife blooms, that the tea plants are healthy and full of nutrients.

Find out more about our biodynamic tea here .

The Makaibari Tea Gardens are a secret paradise nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. Makaibari was amongst the first in the world to carry the Fairtrade, Organic and then Biodynamic certifications. At Makaibari tea bushes grow under jungle canopies, and wild tigers roam the hills among exotic birds and flowers. As the wildlife flourishes, from the nutrient-rich soil grows the most delicious tea. Here the tea is plucked by hand following the earth’s natural calendar.

Way back in the late 1980s we were among the first in the UK to produce Fairtrade certified products, so we’re a bit sentimental about it. Since then our Fairtrade range has grown and our passion has remained. As part of our mission to give back more than we take, that also includes supporting the workers and their families. Fairtrade is an excellent organisation which, among other great things, gives the workers a premium which they invest into healthcare, education and housing. You can find out more about our Fairtrade partnership here.

*The Earl Grey and Green Tea with Jasmine envelopes which hold the tea bags have a thin layer of plastic to act as a barrier for the organic bergamot oil.

BioCare Magnesium Malate-90 vcaps

hrs.admin — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:59:50 +0000

Magnesium Malate is a complex of magnesium and malic acid to support energy and muscle function.

Magnesium Malate is a complex of magnesium and malic acid, providing a well-absorbed and used by the body form of magnesium
Essentials range – One of our edited range of go-to essential products for everyday needs
Effective – Supports energy, muscle function mental health and wellbeing, reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and the maintenance of normal bones and teeth
Optimum support – Malic acid is naturally found in food and plays a role in metabolism
No unnecessary additives or allergens
Environmentally friendly – Recyclable packaging
Trusted – We’ve been helping to shape a healthier society for over 30 years
Suitable for vegetarians & vegans
30 days’ supply at 3 per day