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is finally here! Our team has been hibernating over the winter,
working hard behind the Our
main focus this month has been Mothers and Babies,
as March not only brings National Mother and Baby week (26-31
March) but of No idea what to get Mum for Mothers' Day? We have tried and tested products for every kind of mum, uncovered interesting news and research, and found fabulous new websites. When in doubt, a little bit of pampering goes a long way... |
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For further information and to learn more about The Sher System (020-7499 4022), visit their website at www.sher.co.uk - and while you are there, take 5 minutes to check out their brand new free video clip and see the amazing results for yourself.
Shower
(£15.00) Face
(£12.50) Body
(£10.00) Order
online at www.nealsyardremedies.com. Mystery
Kiss Mystery Kiss is uniquely formulated with a proven 'plumping and anti-wrinkle serum' to safely increase the softness and size of your lips from the very first application. Use up to four times a day to smooth lips and enhance definition. It comes in a clear 5 ml phial with brush applicator. Mystery Kiss does not sting or inflame lips. It is 100% natural, formulated with active botanical ingredients, contains no collagen or animal products (vegan-friendly) and is hypoallergenic. Mystery
Kiss costs just £18.50, exclusively via the internet at www.mysterykiss.com. Organic
Apoteke A dedicated, unique team use the traditional teachings of Ayurveda, combined with the theories of homeopathy, naturopathy and the latest practises of modern medicine to create the beautifully intricate Organic Apoteke range of luxurious and effective skincare remedies. Avidly encouraging sustainable farming, Organic Apoteke will where possible source ingredients locally, supporting other like-minded businesses and the local economy. With
all packaging either re-usable or biodegradable, the Organic
Apoteke gift boxes are a Nutritiously opulent, Organic Apoteke is a sumptuous skincare collection that does not comprise environmental or ethical responsibility. The complete Organic Apoteke range is sold online at www.organicapoteke.com or at Organic Apoteke salons.
Herbatint is the low-peroxide, ammonia-free range of herbal-based permanent hair colour gels, developed to meet popular demand for a less aggressive, more natural alternative way to colour hair gently at home. The paraben-free formulation uses minimal chemical ingredients, balanced with natural extracts which protect and nourish hair, while soothing the scalp. Herbatint does not stain the scalp and is odourless. Re-sealable dye and developer bottles allow for more than one application. Flash Fashion Colours, enriched with Aloe Vera, Meadow Foam Seed Oil, White Birch, Witch Hazel and Echinacea Angustifolia, give a vibrant shine combined with intense, long-lasting colour. A choice of Henna Red, Crimson Red, Plum, Violet, Sand Blonde and Orange mean there are many different ways to express the fun side of your personality with Herbatint colours. Herbatint, complete with a unique on-pack allergy indicator, is available at £7.99 from leading pharmacies and health stores, and for use by hair salon professionals. For more information or to order on-line, visit www.herbatint.co.uk or telephone the customer advice line on 0800 594 7706.
Nature Girl has a range of products to pamper and treat your skin and hair - all in funky packaging and with a chemical-free formulation. The signature products in the range are the Nature Love Shea Butter Body Cream, Flower Power Botanical Body Lotion and Nature Groupie Organic Aloe Vera Body Wash - which have to be tried to be believed! With such a bounty of natural ingredients the Nature Girl products have superior healing, soothing and moisturising properties - and without a chemical in sight. This fantastic range is a definite must-have for nature girls all over the world whether you're a regular on the red carpet or otherwise... All products are available from www.hqhair.com. To see the full Nature Girl range visit www.nature-girl.com.
Rich Hippie perfumes are made using the traditional methods employed by perfumers before the advent of the chemical industry, using only the finest organic and wild-crafted ingredients. Most modern perfumes are created using synthetic flower and plant extracts but we now know that this process can be hazardous to your health and harmful to the environment. Many synthetic chemicals have been linked to 'hormone disrupters' which are thought to promote cancer growth. Some synthetic perfumes use petroleum too, which not only is a non-renewable resource but it is refined using harmful chemicals and additives that may cause cancer. The complete
range of fragrances includes 12 scents for women
and three unisex perfumes - to see the full range,
log on to www.rich-hippie.com.
Prices start from £60 and the products are available from:
Fitbug is now being stocked in Harrods and is available on www.amazon.co.uk, and thousands of the little 'Bugs' have been sold online at www.fitbug.co.uk.
Sue will be covering such diverse topics as the problems of eczema and psoriasis, how the changing seasons can influence your skin, ageing skin and those stubborn wrinkles we all wish would vanish! If you're interested in taking a more natural approach to your beauty treatments then aromatherapy could be the answer that you have been looking for. Using natural products that use the principles of aromatherapy may open up the secrets to a fabulous complexion. Aromatherapy is a healing art that has been used for centuries to promote health and well-being. It's common knowledge that out state of mind affects our general health and emotional wellbeing, and when our feelings are unbalanced our skin can often be left paying for it. Quinessence
products are available from www.quinessence.co.uk
or by calling 01530 835918.
This Essential
Kit contains:
The set includes
sample sizes of the:
Rio
Rosa Mosqueta Oil for mothers and babies The combination of these factors makes the oil a potent tool in the repair and maintenance of healthy skin. Rio Rosa Mosqueta can help to attenuate the marks left by scarring - and it is ideal for getting rid of stretchmarks - making it a great gift for young mothers. For this purpose, it is best used topically over a period of about three months, during which time a gradual improvement should be seen. Because Rio Rosa Mosqueta is completely free from additives it is safe for use on babies and young children. The oil should never be used on broken skin, but for dry patches and healed areas it can be very helpful. Always do a test patch on your child when introducing a new skin care product. Simply put a drop on the back of the hand and leave for 24hrs - but, unlike many cosmetic skincare products - Rio Rosa Mosqueta is extremely unlikely to cause irritation even in individuals with highly sensitive skin. For
information and ordering go to www.riohealth.co.uk Treat a special Mum-to-Be with the luxurious 6 Essentials for the Bump & Beyond Box from BabyWishBox.com. It includes two organic products each for Pregnancy, Postnatal Recovery and Breastfeeding from the EarthMamaAngelBaby range. These are all things she will need to buy for herself at some stage, so surprise her, treat her and give her a head start!
Order online from www.babywishbox.com (+353 1 496 7258). Delivery to Great Britain only costs €6.00.
After
much research and development, Super Soothing Repair Balm
was born - a gorgeous, rich, skin soothing balm blended
to perfection -a treatment balm so very pure, nourishing and healing
and it leaves the skin feeling calmed, balanced and velvety soft.
Perfect for Key
ingredients: Apart from the natural advantages of plant-derived collagen, Yin Yang's ZSB6 cream is fortified with essential traces of zinc, selenium and vitamin B6, which combine as strong antioxidants and also replace important vitamins and minerals which are particularly in demand during pregnancy and when a woman is under stress. Yin Yang is available by Mail Order through the internet: www.yinyangskincare.com or direct over the telephone 0845 330 2205.
The
products are available from Essential Care by calling 01284 728416
or logging onto www.essential-care.co.uk Mumstheword.com
Indigo
Essences As
with any vibrational essence, Indigo essences work
on the deeper emotional level - so they get straight to the heart
of the matter. It is worth noting that there is brandy in the essences
(to prevent bacterial growth), however you can also apply
them externally, add a few drops to the bathwater,
or simply have your child keep the bottle close until they are feeling
ready to move on. The essences also come as sprays
(with added essential oils, so they smell divine) which are lovely
when sprayed around yourself or the The home site for Indigo Essences is also designed for all ages, and is fun to explore - check it out for yourself at www.indigoessences.com. You can mail order the essences in the UK from Ainsworth's Homeopathic Pharmacy (www.ainsworths.com; 0207 935 5330) or AristiA (www.aristia.co.uk; 02392 355 645). Universal Essences run workshops on how to use this and other ranges - visit www.universalessences.com or phone 0870 0620 206 for more information.
New this Spring is a build-it car, truck and digger kit, an organic vegetable patch kit, paint-it skittles, organic baby's first canvas, and (last but not least) a kit for making your own organic chocolate easter eggs...check out their website at www.the-little-experience.com and be inspired!
To find it more about how you can maximise your child's potential check out Optimum Nutrition for your Child's Mind by Patrick Holford and Deborah Colson (Piatkus;£10.99) due to be published on March 23rd 2006. Visit www.patrickholford.com for details.
The
ground-breaking 132-page weight-loss and lifestyle glossy is strictly
a 'model free zone', and the first to
address weight loss through the mind, rather than the plate. It
commissioned BMRB to ask 1142 women, nationally representative,
if they had attempted to lose weight, and 61 percent
said they had. Their confessions make disturbing reading. 
For further information on LighterLife phone 08700 664747 or visit www.lighterlife.com
Kerry
Teakle, a BackCare Trustee and Scotland's first Body
Stress Release practitioner, is Most
children start with healthy backs, good posture and natural movement
but they can be hurt by prolonged sitting on ill-fitting furniture
and copying other people's bad habits. Discomfort causes fidgeting
and affects concentration on school and home work. Lack of adequate
exercise may lead to weak muscles and bones and vulnerable backs.
"Get
children to keep moving and keep in shape. When sitting, stretching
and wriggling their backs for 30 seconds every 30 minutes, otherwise
known as the 30:30 wriggle rule, will help. Encourage them to carry
their school bags, preferably a rucksack, over both shoulders and
only carry what is required. And if the school has lockers, encourage
them to use them. If not, lobby the school to provide some. Make
sure that computer stations and games consoles are set up correctly
to encourage the natural curves in the back when sitting." For further information, contact: www.backcare.org.uk. Kerry Teakle, Body Stress Release practitioner, practises at Medicalternative - 0131 225 5656; www.medicalternative.com.
If you are receiving this newsletter as text only, you can now view the full online version by clicking here. You can also access our entire archive of newsletters by clicking here. * Disclaimer: The advice in this newsletter should not be taken as a substitute for medical advice or treatment, especially if you know you have a specific health complaint. Our advice is that you find a GP who is sympathetic to the usefulness of natural medicine. |
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scenes to implement changes that will make navigating our site and
finding just what you are looking for even easier. Keep your questions
and suggestions coming - as ever, we value your input because this
is your site too!
course
March 26th is Mothers' Day. So we have put together
a very special newsletter celebrating both Mothers and little ones
- hoping that you will find ideas and inspiration to share with
family and friends. And for those of you embarking on the parenthood
journey - whether it be for the first time or the fourth time -
check out our 
Mothers'
Day.
with
herbal extracts and essential oils.
golden
era of Hollywood glamour. Each pastiche features a tongue-in-cheek
tale that pays lip service to the pulp fiction of the forties and
fifties. Produced only in eminently collectable limited editions
- ten exciting designs currently in print - they all double as greetings
cards or as fantastic fun gifts for occasions throughout the year.
Ardently
prepared with 100% natural organic ingredients, Organic Apoteke
is a new lavishly virtuous soul and skincare collection that combines
the latest technology and ethical accountability. 
unique
project all of their own. Working with a collaboration
of artists in India, Organic Apoteke are assisting artists work
prospects in the region and again helping a local economy. The elaborately
hand-painted packaging exudes a serene exquisiteness and tranquillity
that comes from the knowledge this skincare collection
is as good for your soul and karma as it is for your skin.
Organic Apoteke also donate a percentage of all profits to various
local and international charities.
Turn
your Mum into a real red raver or a passionate plum diva with one
of six fabulous new Flash Fashion Colours from Herbatint.
Create an impact with a vivid all-over tint, add
pizzaz with a tiger stripe or two of bright colour
near the face, or create a subtle sheen on dark
hair.
carefully cultivated on small, family-run organic farms. So while
you get some gorgeous products that protect and nurture your skin
and your health, you can also feel safe in the knowledge that Nature
Girl is doing its bit to protect the environment.
Rich
Hippie perfumes are taking the market by storm thanks to their 100
percent natural and chemical-free formulation. If you're
already into your organic food, your weekly yoga work-outs and your
all-natural skincare, then isn't it time you re-thought your signature
scent too?
The
concept is simple and rather fun. Just slip 'The Bug' into your
pocket and carry on as normal then upload your stats via
a USB connection on a daily basis. Fitbug experts will
then analyse your current activity status, set individual
weekly targets and give you your own personal plan
tailored to your goals. You receive regular feedback and
encouragement via text messages, email and a weekly status reports
telling you when you've had a good active day and when you need
to buck up and do a little bit more. The Fitbug team monitor your
progress and constantly set new realistic targets as fitness levels
start to improve. And, if you start to plateau, Fitbug will throw
aerobic steps into the mix improve the quality of your overall activity.
taking
a few tips from Sue Charles of Quinessence Aromatherapy,
could do the trick. Sue will be speaking at The Beauty Show - a
trade show being help at Donington Park on the 23rd and
24th April. Sue's session will show you how aromatherapy
can be used holistically to nourish, protect and care for the skin.
Barefoot
Botanicals Rosa Fina Essential Skincare Kit, £16.95
Suki
Mini Skin Care Kit - Normal/Dry, £12.99
Rio
Rosa Mosqueta is an Andean wild Rose (rosa
aff.rubiginosa) which has been a beauty secret of Chilean women
for literally hundreds of years. The rosehips of this unique flower
of the Rose family are high in Essential Fatty Acids of
both the Omega 3 and Omega 6 groups.
These Essential Fatty acids are needed to produce hormone like substances
called Prostaglandins that are used in the repair
of skin tissue. The oil is also rich in trans-retinoic acid,
a component of vitamin A that is also crucial for
skin repair.
Mothers'
Day is all about Celebrating Motherhood - and what better time to
do it than right at the very beginning? Every Mum-to-Be carries
a precious cargo which causes huge changes inside, outside, physically
and emotionally. Nurture these changes with gorgeous Organic
and Natural pampering that really works. Since your skin
absorbs more than 60% of what you feed it, choosing Organic skincare
means no unwanted chemicals or additives in your body or
your baby...
'6
Essentials for the Bump & Beyond' - €68.50,
incudes a beautiful strong Keepsake Box, with perfumed
tissue and organza ribbons; Stretch Oil - a luscious
oil with neroli, the supreme skin conditioner, to be used for stretch
marks, itchy tummy and perineal massage to help prevent tearing
and episiotomies (Gwyneth Paltrow is currently using this again
on her second pregnancy); Third Trimester Tea
- a uterus toning tonic to prepare your body for birth and contractions;
New Mama Bottom Spray - wonderful relief in a cooling mist
that will cleanse, heal and soothe soreness and episiotomy (also
great for cuts and scrapes for the rest of the family!); Postpartum
Bath Herbs - used after a normal delivery in sitz-baths
to help reduce swelling, reduce soreness,and cleanse the after-birth
discharge called lochia which can last for some weeks; Natural
Nipple Butter - winner of the iParenting Media award for
best product. Can be used to precondition sensitive nipples before
birth, in preparation for breastfeeding, and helps protect them
from becoming sore and cracked (contains absolutely no lanolin
in any form, and is safe for baby to feed); Milkmaid
Tea - contains well-known galactagogues (milk stimulants)
recommended by midwives. It contains a bounty of vitamins and minerals,
supports a healthy rich flow of milk, helping to keep Mum hydrated
also, and is a soothing digestive aid for both mother and baby.
the
whole family.
Yin Yang's ZSB6 cream is made from plant-derived
collagen, obtained from organic Soya. The collagen
is carefully treated to remove the legume inhibitor, which makes
the bean indigestible. This soft natural treatment makes the amino
acids naturally available to the skin in a gentle, mildly acidic
form that is specifically designed to aid the regular skin cell
renewal on a three- to four-weekly cycle. 
Mumstheword.com
has expanded their range to include two new ranges from America;
physician-formulated luxury skin care range Belli Cosmetics
and totally organic Earth Mama Angel Baby. Other
new additions include breastfeeding lifesavers from Lansinoh,
nourishing supplements from Mums Essentials, a
unique blend of music and sounds to cure the effects of morning
sickness - the Morning Well CD and new products
from Emma Park's collection of oils and remedies,
exclusively available from 
Ann
Callaghan and her two nephews, Ben & Mica, have developed the
most wonderful range of 12 essences specifically to address the
issues facing some of our children today. While they are combinations
for kids, they certainly work just as well on grown-ups,
pets, and houseplants too! Made
in Ireland from crystals, this is a range that
is truly exceptional - a perfect combination of fun and effective
healing. 
room.
This
is a fabulous site whose sole aim is to promote thought-provoking
activities, in turn encouraging all-important interaction
between parents and kids and of course stimulating
small minds. There are enough kits and activities here
to satisfy even the most contrary child! 
Whether it's their first toddle on the kitchen floor or their sudden
plunge into emotions and relationships as teenagers all depends
on how well their brains are working. And that in turn depends,
in large part on how well their brain is nourished.
Britain
has an underground world of desperate women who stash away junk
food and bolt it down in secret, reveals a survey in a brand new
magazine, launched on the UK's news-stands at the beginning of 2006.
The survey, from LighterLife magazine, exposes
a community of guilt-ridden women who lie to their families about
how much they eat and will even throw away food because they can't
trust themselves not to eat it. 
Ever
wondered why pupils fidget so much, especially near the end of a
long study period? The answer is probably uncomfortable, cheap chairs
and tables. 
encouraging
anyone with an interest in our children's future to get involved.
"Just two minutes of time is required to log your support for
the campaign by visiting 