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Address The Real Reason For Hay fever & Allergies

Address The Real Reason For Hay fever & Allergies

Bev Dunne
For many of us spring is a wonderful time of the year, however for those who are hay fever or sinusitis sufferers it is not a very pleasant time at all with airborne allergens such as pollens and dust causing havoc for many allergy sufferers.

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Address The Real Reason For Hay fever & Allergies

Organic Bamboo Eco-Wear. Soft. Simple. Sustainable.

Bev Dunne
Over the past few years we have been adding several new bamboo ranges to our store and by far one of the most exciting and interesting ranges has been the bamboo socks, undies, t-shirts and singlets. These products have been a huge hit with our customers for many reasons.

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Address The Real Reason For Hay fever & Allergies

Breadmaking Made Easy

Bev Dunne

Okay I have to put my hand up – like many over the past few months, I’ve caught the breadmaking bug. I’m not a big bread eater, however I’ve found breadmaking to be a lot of fun. I must admit I do like a good fruit bread especially if it’s loaded with dried fruit like figs and apricots.

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Avoid Dry, Itchy Skin With Bev's Handcare Regime

Bev Dunne
Since COVID arrived, I’m sure we’ve all been vigilant about washing our hands and using sanitiser. One of the problems which seems to have arisen from this constant use of soap and sanitiser is the damage it is doing to our skin. 

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Plastic Free July At Go Vita

Bev Dunne
Plastic Free July is such an important global movement. It is imperative for us to stop, take stock and think seriously about how we can reduce plastic waste. When it comes to the realisation of just how much plastic we use, we only need to wander up and down the aisles of a supermarket. Product after product is packaged in plastic of some sort.

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Almond & Chickpea Patties with Tomato Avocado Salsa

Bev Dunne
I often find when customers are wanting to decrease the amount of meat in their diet, they struggle to find recipes which they believe may be an alternative to meat. Below is a great recipe which can be served as a burger, with salad or with cooked vegetables. I also sometimes include it in a wrap with salad and hummus.

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Charcoal- Great For Flatulence Plus A Great Detoxifier

Bev Dunne
Activated charcoal is a real saviour for many who suffer from flatulence. It works by drawing excess gas in the stomach and bowel which in turn binds to the surface of the charcoal powder and is excreted with the charcoal in the stools. It also alleviates any problems caused by indigestion, heartburn, flatulence and wind.

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Bulk Bins Are Back!

Bev Dunne

Some weeks ago, we made the decision to remove our bulk wholefood bins due to the health concerns of COVID19.

I’m sure however, our customers will be pleased to know we have now reintroduced those wholefood bins, with the proviso that our staff will dispense the bulk foods for customers.

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Probiotic Strains Explained

Bev Dunne
As a follow on from my articles on the benefits of probiotics and prebiotics for gut health, I thought it appropriate this week to write a little more about the various strains of probiotics. We all know probiotics are the good bacteria we need for good gut health however it’s interesting to note our body contains more than 500 different probiotic strains. Researchers are now finding however, certain individual strains can be more relevant to specific health conditions.

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What are Prebiotics? And Do You Need Them?

Bev Dunne

Recently I wrote about the connection between good gut health and our mental health and particularly the importance of probiotics as well as prebiotics in maintaining good gut health.

I’m sure we all know about the importance of probiotics for good gut health, however only more recently has the importance of prebiotics really come to the fore. Probiotics and prebiotics both play an important role in our health however their roles are not the same. Probiotics are the live bacteria which we find in certain foods. Prebiotics on the other hand are a form of soluble, undigestible fibre which as it passes through our digestive system nourishes and feeds our good bacteria. This is important because it enables our healthy probiotics to repopulate and survive.

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