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With the change in season fast approaching, looking after your skin is more important than ever. Especially in winter, our skin is susceptible to being dry, irritated and itchy.

We have tried many routines, and it always comes down to three things; cleanse, soothe and moisturise.  MooGoo Skincare has a range of cleansers, moisturisers and creams to help keep your skin happy and healthy, during the colder months.

Cleanse. Wash using a gentle, non-yirritating product to clean skin without stripping of its natural oils.

* Ultra Gentle Cleanser

Soothe sore areas whenever the skin is itchy. Our Sensitive Skin Balm uses high concentrations of skin soothing ingredients including ingredients like Aloe Vera, Sweet Almond Oil and Olive Oil.

* Sensitive Skin Balm

Moisturise to keep skin hydrated and protect the skin barrier.

* Fast Hydrating Lotion

* Soothing Moisturiser

BetterYou Vitamin D+K2

Maintaining healthy bones is not just about increasing your calcium intake. Did you know that alongside calcium you should also look into vitamins D and K2?

Vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 ensure that calcium is absorbed easily and reaches the bone mass, while preventing arterial calcification. Helping to keep your heart and bones healthy.

Separately, K2 regulates normal blood clotting, whilst D3 supports a healthy immune system and supports muscle function.

Vitamin D & K2 – Putting calcium in balance

For increased calcium into the bone, Vitamin D3 ensures that calcium is absorbed easily and K2 (MK-7) activates the protein, osteocalcin, which integrates calcium into bone. Without D3 and K2, calcium cannot do its job effectively.

For reduced calcium plaque in arteries, Vitamin K2 (MK-7) activates matrix GLA protein (MGP) to bind excess calcium and promote arterial flow and flexibility.

As the temperatures drop and winter sets in, many of us can experience a change in our skin. It may become drier, itchier, and for some, Eczema worsens. Managing skin conditions such as eczema often requires a holistic approach. Eczema triggers can vary from person to person, so it’s important to observe and try to pinpoint individual triggers, which can involve making changes in diet, washing detergents and skin care. 

Managing Eczema Symptoms

Effective management of Eczema involves maintaining a healthy skin barrier and minimizing exposure to triggers. Prevention plays a crucial role in managing Eczema. Avoiding hot showers and harsh cleansers, and opting for gentle, SLS free options such as MooGoo’s Milk Wash or Ultra Gentle Cleanser with Ceramides, can help maintain skin health. 

Steroid creams prescribed by doctors are commonly used to alleviate inflammation, but long-term use can have adverse effects on the skin. Natural alternatives, such creams with anti-inflammatory properties, offer long-term relief without the side effects of steroids. MooGoo’s Sensitive Skin Balm contains soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica to help relieve the itching and inflammation, whilst the Eczema Cream with Ceramides is formulated with innovative skin barrier technology to calm and protect the skin.

Finally, it is important to keep the skin hydrated and nourished, with gentle products that don’t cause further dryness, irritation or harsh side effects. MooGoo’s range of moisturisers are formulated to provide deep hydration and soothe, and they are designed to be suitable for eczema and psoriasis-prone skin. The ingredients are selected especially for their skin-nurturing properties!

When sleep is elusive we miss out on time to repair and restore our tissues. We may find our brains struggling to cope, memory slipping, concentration below par, muscles fatigued, skin dull and eyes lack-lustre.

The longer this goes on, the harder it becomes to function properly. The solutions are often practical, such as taking time to relax before bed, not working or watching adrenalin-pumping films in bed, and altering your diet or mealtimes.

Another common aid to sleep is a herbal remedy.

Dormeasan Valerian-Hops Oral Drops is a traditional herbal medicinal product for use in the temporary relief of sleep disturbances caused by the symptoms of mild anxiety, exclusively based upon long-standing use as a traditional remedy. 

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Taking a multivitamin every day may help support cognitive function and improve focus and memory retention in older adults.

New research suggests that multivitamin and mineral supplementation has an effect on cognitive function. A randomized clinical trial and meta-analysis of three cognitive studies investigated the impact a multivitamin has on cognitive abilities versus placebo. The results showed that daily multivitamin and mineral supplementation significantly benefits both global cognition and episodic memory. The magnitude of effect on global cognition was equivalent to reducing cognitive ageing by two years. These findings within the trial support the benefits of a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement in preventing cognitive decline among older adults (Vyas et al. 2024).

Keeping focussed with an ethical solution

Ethical vitamin company Viridian Nutrition offers several multivitamins including one which is specifically targeted towards brain support. The Viridian Brain Support Multivitamin includes ingredients such as brahmi and choline.

Brahmi extract is an adaptogenic herb which we source in India, where the climate and soil conditions provides optimal potency of the botanical. It is a herb which has been used in Ayurveda practice for hundreds of years. Viridian Brain Support Multivitamin provides a therapeutic dose based on human clinical research. Previous research has also shown that choline is a key nutrient for memory function and 200mg is a therapeutic dose to provide these benefits.

This multivitamin formula also contains a full spectrum of the B vitamins as well as elevated vitamin B12, which is a key nutrient required for brain development that is fundamental in the role in preventing disorders in the central nervous system. Furthermore, vitamins B1, B6, B12, folic acid and vitamin C all contribute to normal physiological function and the normal function of the nervous system.

In addition to this, the Viridian Brain Support Multivitamin offers a powerful blend of nutrients such as zinc, iron, and iodine, all of which contribute to normal cognitive function.

Oxidative stress appears to be a major factor and cause of many human diseases. The Brain Support Multivitamin includes vitamins B2, C, E, and zinc all of which contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Conclusion

The findings show taking a daily multivitamin can be an effective approach to protecting against cognitive decline during the ageing process. The use of a daily multivitamin such as Brain Support Multi can be an accessible way of supporting everyday brain function.

Author: Author: James Pugh, BSc, is a Nutrition Advisor at Viridian Nutrition. He holds a BSc honours degree in Sport & Exercise Nutrition.

Viridian Brain Support Multivitamin is available in 60 capsules, and suitable for vegans. It is priced at £30.95 and available at Naturalife Wholefoods. Click here for 10 steps to brain health.

References:

Vyas CM, Manson JE, Sesso HD, Cook NR, Rist PM, Weinberg A, Moorthy MV, Baker LD, Espeland MA, Yeung LK, Brickman AM, Okereke OI. Effect of multivitamin-mineral supplementation versus placebo on cognitive function: results from the clinic subcohort of the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) randomized clinical trial and meta-analysis of 3 cognitive studies within COSMOS. Am J Clin Nutr. 2024 Mar;119(3):692-701. doi: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.12.011.

Effect of multivitamin-mineral supplementation versus placebo on cognitive function: results from the clinic subcohort of the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) randomized clinical trial and meta-analysis of 3 cognitive studies within COSMOS – ScienceDirect

The information contained in this article is not intended to treat, diagnose or replace the advice of a health practitioner. Please consult a qualified health practitioner if you have a pre-existing health condition or are currently taking medication. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.

Keep cool this summer with A.Vogel’s Menopause Range – on offer in-store with 20% off PLUS free book with purchase.

A.Vogel Menopause Expert Eileen Durward has come back in 2024 with a new edition of her book, The Menopause, packed with advice and tips she has accumulated over her 25+ years working with A.Vogel. You have the chance to get your hands on this book for free with purchase of an A.Vogel Menopause product* this summer.

If hot flushes leave you feeling hot under the collar, then try A.Vogel Menoforce Sage tablets; a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the relief of excessive sweating associated with menopausal hot flushes, including night sweats, exclusively based upon long-standing use as a traditional remedy. Made using the extract of organically grown fresh Sage, get Menoforce in-store now to help tackle those troublesome flushes.

If you are lacking energy and find yourself feeling fatigued, you might want to consider pairing Menoforce with A.Vogel Menopause Support tablets. These tablets provide nutritional support throughout all stages of the menopause with a unique formulation of Soy Isoflavones, Magnesium (known to help with tiredness and fatigue), Hibiscus. It provides 50mg of bioavailable Soy Isoflavones, based on the recommended daily intake of 2 tablets.

Ask in-store about A.Vogel’s Menopause range and don’t forget to redeem your free book with purchase.