Hello Everyone!
Hope you are all enjoying the lighter nights and warmer days - at the shops we notice that, as usual for this time of year, we are suddenly seeing lots of people with hayfever coming in.
Hayfever?
Do you suffer with hayfever? You're not alone! For nearly 15% of the population, spring and summer are not just about warmer weather, but also the unpleasant symptoms of hayfever.
Hayfever is usually an allergy to the pollen released by grasses, flowers and trees in spring and summer. Pollen causes our cells to release histamine and other chemicals, resulting in a runny, itchy nose, blocked sinuses, sneezing, redness and watering of the eyes, and/or a sore, itchy throat.
Fortunately, these preventative measures should help to keep that hayfever at bay:
Don't be an early bird! Pollen counts tend to peak between 5am and 10am, so limit outdoor activity during the morning hours!
Check prevailing winds and pollen counts and remember that wind dried clothes can become pollen catchers. Hanging clothes inside will keep them pollen free. It can be useful to combat sneezing, blocked and runny noses, as well as reducing irritation of the eyes
As far as diet is concerned, natural vitamin C supplements and quercetin (found in onions, apples and black tea) can also help as they both have antihistamine activity. Herbal remedies such as A Vogel’s Luffa Complex - which is available in a tincture or tablet form - can be very effective, particularly when combined with the Luffa nasal spray. Currently we have an offer of "Buy the Tincture or Tablets ... and get the Spray Half Price".
Don't forget that homeopathic remedies can help with hayfever symptoms. Our homeopath Aila Baron is available for appointments on Tuesdays in WGC and Wednesdays in Hertford. Contact her directly for more information on 0208 888 6536.
Summer Foot Care
As spring beckons many people like to shed their winter footwear, exposing their feet to the elements again after a long period of hibernation and neglect. Nothing is more unsightly than the thick, yellow, calloused skin that easily builds up on the heels. Not only is it unpleasant to look at, but it can be uncomfortable too. Thanks to Alva’s acclaimed international best-seller: Anti-callous Balsam, calloused, hard, dry and cracked skin on the heels can be banished, quickly becoming a thing of the past. A unique blend of the finest organic ingredients, including Tea Tree Oil, Manuka Oil, Sage, Thyme and White Willow, are combined with a host of other nourishing herbs and oils that help to soften the skin, hydrating it and helping to reduce the thickness of calloused skin. In fact it is so effective that dermatological studies a showed a remarkable 70% reduction in calloused skin within 21 days of use. Alva’s Anti-callous Balsam is suitable for the care of diabetes related foot conditions, and is also beneficial for the care of hard skin on the ankles, knees and elbows. And the even better news is: during May we will be offering 20% off Anti-callous balsam!
Natural Mineral Make-Up
Calling all Inika Make-up Fans!! We are holding an Inika Makeover Day in the WGC store on Thursday 15th May. An Inika Make up Artist will be in-store so book your one-on-one makeover when you can discuss and try the new season's spring colours and enjoy the rest of the range. Inika Cosmetics are 100% Vegan and 100% Natural Mineral Cosmetics. There is a fab range of exciting, vivid colours which provide fantastic coverage for acne, rosacea and sensitive skins. This is an opportunity not to be missed, so book now - on 01707 392020 - to avoid disappointment. (There will be a £5 booking fee to hold your place, but this is redeemable against any products you purchase).
Sleeping problems?
We are having great reports with Asphalia, a natural source of melatonin. Please read more at the link at the bottom of this e-mail and pop in store to get your free sample.
Virikid Multi comes out top!
Kids' health expert Dr Alex Richardson has analysed and assessed some of the leading brands of children's supplements for the Daily Mail newspaper, and ranked them by efficacy and healthful ingredients. We are pleased that one of our favourite kids' multis - Viridian's ViridiKid Multi - came out tops. In a tiny, easy-to-swallow micro capsule with no added nasties, the ViridiKid is specifically formulated to meet the needs of children aged 2 to 14 years (dosage varies by age group). A multivit is a great health insurance policy for kids according to the Daily Mail article. Please do come in store to discuss your child's health issues more fully.
Special Offers
Julia Philpot, our Hertford osteopath is offering £10 discount on a first treatment. Osteopathy is beneficial for joint muscle pain or general stiffness. It is also worth having a spinal check to assess correct alignment. You can book to see Julia on 01992 550101 or call her directly on 07956 518 027.
We are also pleased to announce that we are continuing our special offer in WGC by our Dr Hauschka aesthetician, Clare Bishop: Save £15 on your treatment in May. Call 01707 392020 or Clare directly on 07810 713421.
We are continuing to offer a MASSIVE 30% off Naturtint, our natural hair dyes during May - come in and stock up on your favourite colours.
As usual, we have loads of special offers in store for you this month. Here are just a few of them:
Buy two Jason Satin Soaps for £8.95 (save £2.99) ;
Doing a spring detox? Try Nature’s Answer Milk Thistle or Liver Cleanse complex which currently have 25% off.
Want a natural way to help regulate blood pressure? Try Bional Garlic, Mistletoe and Hawthorn Complex currently retailing at 33% off.
New Therapies available at Natural Health!
Marie Coudounas has been featured in the Watford Observer and the Bucks free press for her unique Eastern Facial Rejuvenation Therapy which is a natural alternative to Botox and is becoming very popular. See http://www.naturaltherapycentre.co.uk/viewnews.asp?newsID=52 for more details. Marie is available on Saturdays in WGC, please call her directly on 07870 670617 for more details. She will offer a free treatment when a course of 10 is booked.
Now a bit of staff gossip, Helena Hall, one of our Hertford nutritionists is expecting baby number 2 and is due early June. She will be back at Hertford again on Saturday 6th September and is already booking people in for that date. We wish her all the best!
We had a great evening in-store in WGC this week with a local fitness group run by Suzy Fitt. Many thanks to Suzy for bringing such a great group of people and to Tina Watts for helping out on the night. We had Jill Preston (Indian Head Massage), Christine Kirby (Thai Yoga Massage), Carole Leonard-Morgans (Healing), Paula Werrett (Nutritionist), Penny Richardson (Beauty), Reiko Miyato (Shiatsu), Marshall Bowers (Palmist) giving a real flavour of their particular therapies, knowledge and techniques. Please log onto her web site http://www.fittlife.com/html/news.htm to see all the photos. Remember if you would like a similar evening with your friends/colleagues, please give me a ring as we would love to do it again!
Many thanks to all of you who sponsored Mark and myself in the London Marathon, we both survived without mishap, sponsorship is still coming in and you still have time to make a contribution for the Isabel Hospice at www.justgiving.com/juliegoodwin1. I am convinced that my relatively pain-free recovery was due to a lovely hot soak in A Vogel Atro-bath Oil straight after the marathon which really sorted my aching bones, allowing me to go to a trade show that same weekend followed by a gala dinner!
Well that's it for this month .... but be sure to pop into one of the shops and see us soon or check out our e-commerce web site on www.naturalhealthwelwyn.co.uk , as we can't possibly list EVERYTHING that's new here!
Keep healthy everyone! Until next month ....
Julie Goodwin
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