Festive Survival Kit

Liver Support: Milk Thistle (Viridian – Milk thistle extract 30 caps) Brilliant herb to support and protect the liver during the festive season, especially for any one who is having a bit more to drink over the period. It is anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and helps to prevent toxin induced liver damage and helps to stimulate the growth of new liver cells to replace old damaged cells.

Sleep: Magnesium Bisglycinate (Viridian 60 Capsules) Magnesium is a amazing mineral to help unwind, destress and get a good night sleep. It is calming to the central nervous system, helps your muscles relax – perfect to take about an hour before you go to bed. An added bonus is that it is great in supporting sports performance, energy levels and mood. Magnesium is involved on over 300 different reactions in the body – so not a bad idea to give your levels a boost!

Energy: Zooki Liposomal Vitamin C sachets (3 x 1000mg sachets) Vitamin C is essential for energy production, supporting your metabolism and helping reduce tiredness and fatigue. Added bonus of supporting your immune system, stress levels and skin health. Zooki’s liposomal form, gives 4 x greater absorption – you can take straight from the sachet or mix into some water.

Liposomal – the vitamin c is encased in tiny bubbles that protect it from stomach acid and make it easier for the cells in your body to absorb.

Immune support: Echinacea tincture - Echinacea is an incredible herb that helps stimulate the immune system and helps fight off coughs, colds and viruses. Broad spectrum anti-microbial and research shows it can speed up the recovery time and reduce severity of the common cold and influenza viruses. This super potent echinacea tincture can be taken at the first sign of a cough or cold and can also be used as a preventative if you are around people who are unwell. Just add a couple of squirts to some water and knock it back.

Digestive Health: Tummy Tea - This herbal blend is great for settling an upset tummy, battling bloat and the perfect antidote for when you have over-indulged over the festive period.

Fennel – great for easing bloating and digestive cramps – used in traditional medicine by virtually every culture on earth!

Chamomile – anti-inflammatory, traditionally used to relax the digestive tract, ease stomach cramps, indigestion and diarrhoea.

Peppermint – helps relax the digestive tract, reduce nausea and studies have shown it can help relieve symptoms of IBS.

Ginger - anti-inflammatory, can help reduce nausea and settle the stomach.

Green Cardamom – ‘The queen of spices’ , aids digestion, relieves gas and reduces nausea.