An Update from Jo

Yay for daylight saving and the real feeling of spring! We hope you are all enjoying the longer evenings and a bit more Vitamin D. It seems that October also begins the countdown to the end of the year and some of our Christmas stock starting to arrive! We now have 2024 Astrovision Calenders, Pukka Tea Advent Calenders and Pukka Selection Boxes instore. Gratitude Dairies and their new gratitude calenders and astro dairies are not too far away.

Our monthly workshop series has been so well received we have decided to continue on with two more this year. On Saturday October 28th we will have Clare Paterson a Clinical Nutritionist here to talk about Weightloss and Menopause. Our article below highlights some of the things she will cover and how to book. I am sure this will be a popular topic and spaces are limited. Then on Saturday November 4th Gilly and I will run the workshop we held a few weeks ago again. The format will change slightly for this "Tapping into Colour" workshop which will cover the intuitive tapping process a bit more fully and go over the gemstone chakra elixir info again for those who missed it last time. You can reply to this email to book for this. Gilly will also be in store on Thursday 19^th and 26^th of October offering Intuitive Illumination sessions. This is a mix of the Intuitive Tapping process, gemstone chakra elixirs, intuition, and oracle cards to help you receive the clarity and lightness you require. 30 minute sessions are $77, or one hour sessions $135. You can book directly with Gilly gillygodward@outlook.co.nz or to read more about Gilly www.gillygodward.com

This month I wanted to cover a couple of Homeobotanicals to support energy and as with all homeobotanicals they can be blended with others in the range and taken alongside most medications and supplements. More information is available instore.

Homeobotanical T (Tiredness): Indications: Chronic fatigue syndrome, fatigue related to food allergies, general debility, giddiness and fainting from physical exertion and  hypoglycaemia. It is a cardioactive formula that works to address hypotension and its consequent exhaustion, prostration and debility. Hb T supports the management of chronic fatigue syndrome and hypoglycaemia when combined with other appropriate protocols.

Homeobotanical Z (Zest Energy): Indications: Adrenal exhaustion, chronic allergies, chronic fatigue, chronic viral infections (eg Epstein Barr virus, Ross River fever), convalescence following illness or surgery, debility, emotional and physical and exhaustion due to stressful living, feeble heart and muscle tone, fibromyalgia,  hypoglycaemia, thyroid issues, malnutrition, parasitic infections, yeast dysbiosis. It acts as a general metabolic stimulant to rejuvenate digestive, circulatory and hormonal processes (including stamina and libido). Hb Z supports energy levels depleted through physical and social excesses. For many of the above indications it is blended with other formulations in the homeobotanical range.

Have a wonderful October everyone and just a reminder we wil be closed on Monday 23rd for Labour weekend so our staff can have some family time. Open on Saturday of that weekend from 9am to 3pm.

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A lack of the right nutrients can lead to upset tummies and poor gut health, and a child’s gut health and microbiome are formed in the first four years, after which time it can be impacted by nutrition, diet and other lifestyle factors. A healthy gut for kids contributes to some super important areas like immunity, mood, digestion, sleep, brain health, heart health and skin health. Maintaining gut wellbeing has a positive roll-on effect on these important areas of whole-body wellbeing. 

Super Tummy is a no-fuss, all-in-one, natural gut health solution for kids who experience digestive discomfort, irregular bowel movements or lack fibre in their diet. 

Unflavoured Super Tummy is scientifically formulated to keep little tummies happy every day. With fibre, digestive enzymes, soothing herbs plus premium, scientifically researched pre, pro & postbiotics to nurture gut health from every angle. Super Tummy supports gut repair, restores digestive health, regular bowel movements, soothes digestion and supports immunity.  

Super Tummy doesn’t contain any artificial nasties or refined sugar too, so you can get the peace of mind you need that you are giving your kids a clean and premium product to support their tiny tummies.  

How to Use Supper Tummy and Gutsy Gummies 

Super Tummy: Mix 2 level teaspoons (5 grams) into food or drinks, such as: juices, purée’s, smoothies, porridge, yoghurt or baking. Super Tummy is unflavoured but mildly sweet, so best mixed into anything non-savoury. Kids won’t ever know it’s there! 

Gutsy Gummies: To make your Gutsy Gummies ‘bloom’ the mix by adding 50 grams (1/3 cup) into 100 mL of water and stir until an even texture is achieved. Add 250 mL of recently boiled, hot water to the bloomed mixture and stir until dissolved. Pour into molds and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set. Eat straight from the fridge. Get creative by adding your favourite juices or fresh fruits. 

Veggie Hero is a heroic blend of 15 veggies, fruits and super greens designed for kids’ taste buds and parents’ peace of mind that easily hides in all sorts of cooking.  

Now containing 18 bioavailable vitamins & minerals from pure, organic wholefoods - broccoli, spinach, kale, pumpkin, sweet potato, sunflower seeds, kelp, chlorella, maitake mushroom & shiitake mushroom. including vitamins A, C, D, E, B vitamins, zinc, folate & iodine. Veggie Hero supports: Energy, growth, immunity and antioxidant protection.     

Mix 2 teaspoons into juices, purees, smoothies or sprinkle on popcorn. Add to scrambled eggs, spaghetti bolognese, soups, sauces or your favourite savoury family meal… it’ll hide in anything! 

Choc Whiz is a yummy brain-boosting, gut-loving chocolate drink with organic cacao, super berries and choc chunks containing only the purest, tastiest wholefoods. 

With bioavailable calcium, iron, magnesium, Omega 3 DHA, prebiotics and 1 billion CFU potent shelf-stable Probiotics to restore digestive health.  Choc Whiz supports cognitive function, teeth & bones, gut wellbeing, energy, growth & development. 

Simply mix 2 teaspoons into 250mL full cream milk or milk alternative and enjoy hot or cold. Alternatively, sprinkle on yogurt, fruit or ice cream, add to baking, smoothies, pancakes or just eat this one straight off the spoon too.  

Berry Immune is a super protective, super yummy berry blend to bolster immunity and help banish colds.  With bioavailable vitamin C, plus zinc, iron, vitamin D and prebiotic fibres from magical ingredients like rosehip, sea buckthorn, echinacea and 9 super berries.  Berry Immune supports immunity, antioxidant protection, energy and gut wellbeing.   

Mix 2 heaped teaspoons into juices, smoothies, sprinkle on cereal, porridge, yoghurt or ice cream. Add to baking, smoothies or pancakes, fussy eaters will never know. 

Captain Calm contains less than 1 gram of sugar per serve to calm the mind, relax the body, soothe the nervous system and support emotional wellbeing. Captain Calm is ultra-versatile and easy to add to bedtime treats like sleepy time gummies, ice cream, yoghurts, baking and milk drinks. 

With bioavailable magnesium, vitamin D, B vitamins and soothing passionflower, lemon balm and chamomile.  Captain Calm supports physical relaxation, cognitive function, a calm mind, emotional wellbeing and antioxidant protection. 

Mix 4 grams (approx. 1 heaped teaspoon) into 100 mL of full cream milk for the added benefits of tryptophan. For a dairy-free option add to plant-based milk and enjoy hot or cold. Alternatively, add to baking, smoothies, yoghurt, porridge or ice cream.  

This month we are very lucky to have an amazing selection of Nutra Organics Products to give away, including some of the above kids products! Due to the high value of this giveaway from the very generous team at Nutra Organics you must be a current loyalty customer to be able to enter. If you haven't joined our loyalty yet just pop in and make a purchase to sign up. For every $25 you spend you get a stamp, and when you get 10 stamps you get $10 off your next purchase. You also go in the draw the following Monday to win a $50 voucher to spend with us.

Menopausal Weightloss......an oxymoron? It doesn’t have to be! 

By Clare Paterson - Registered Clinical Nutritionist

By 2030, the world population of menopausal and postmenopausal women is projected to increase to 1.2 billion, with 47 million new entrants each year. 

With these statistics you would think all sectors of society including places of work, HR departments, bosses, husbands, families, friends, everyone would have quality information at hand to help prepare everyone with what to expect during this stage of life, which can last for at least a quarter of a woman’s lifespan if not longer.

Until recently menopause recognition and acceptance has remained taboo with women having to struggle alone.  When you compare this to puberty being at the opposite end of the reproductive cycle, where a teenage girl's often erratic behaviour is understood and accepted as part of their development; pregnancy is clearly accepted and incorporated into everyday life including maternity leave. Yet once menopause hits, where woman can feel like they're losing their mind, mojo, and no longer able to cope, there are few places to turn with recognition and acceptance poor. To make it worse, recent medical advice is contradictory regarding HRT and methods looking to help manage menopause.  

Symptoms vary hugely for each individual and can be extremely debilitating for some radically altering a woman’s life; while other women appear to sail through unscathed. Unfair..?? Absolutely!

One of the biggest issues I find with clients who want to lose weight particularly from early to mid 40’s onwards, is that symptoms, particularly weight gain, begin long before actual menopause has begun. Menopause is the cessation of menses for 12 months, so it is the lead up to this, known as peri-menopause, which can begin up to 10 years prior where many of these issues begin. While weight is the tangible effect every woman can see, there are often other issues affecting their life that perhaps aren’t as recognised or often just associated with aging.

Many of you have questions around menopause like:

WHY am I struggling to lose weight?

How come I eat less but still keep putting on weight?

WHY do I exercise insanely, eat nothing and still cannot stop putting on weight even though I am eating nearly nothing?

I haven’t changed anything I eat for years and now I struggle with gut issues, skin disorders, IBS etc plus weight issues when I never used to.

Why do I get injured more?

Why can I no longer handle day to day stress like I used to?

Anxiety is ruling my life.

I am just so tired…

Everything aches…

I feel like I am losing my mind!!

I will be holding a 90 minute talk at the Bethlehem Health Shop on Saturday 28th October at 3.30pm which will answer these questions, and I will also go over some good nutrition options and lifestyle factors that can support this stage of life helping to ease your way into menopause and post-menopause. The cost for this is $15, contact me to book on paterson.clare@gmail.com.

It’s always a n-ice day with these icy cold, immune bolstering Berry Immune Choc Tops around. Creamy coconut, banana, choc and crunchy almonds make for the most delicious base to add Berry Immune with 9 super berries. Sneaking in vitamin C, zinc, iron and vitamin D has never been easier thanks to Berry Immune Choc Tops.

1. Place bananas, coconut cream and Berry Immune in a Blender. Blend until smooth.
2. Pour mixture into an ice block mould of 10 then add in wooden ice block sticks.
3. Freeze for 3 hours or until completely frozen.
4. When pops are frozen, lay a sheet of baking paper on a baking tray and place in the freezer for the finished pops.
5. Over a double boiler, melt the chocolate buttons, and mix through the chopped almonds and pour into a glass.
6. Remove one pop from the mould and plunge into the melted chocolate up to half way, allow excess to drip back into glass.
7. Place on the baking tray and put back into the freezer. Repeat until all 10 are covered in dipped chocolate.
8. Keep in the freezer until ready to devour. 

For more recipes using Nutra Organics Kids, Bone Broths, Protein Powders and Collagen Products see nutraorganics.com.au/blogs/recipes